Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) will be replaced by Yang Min-hyeok (19, Tottenham).
Yang Min-hyeok, who joined Tottenham last year and was loaned to Queens Park Rangers (QPR), has completed his loan contract with QPR. Tottenham, his parent club, must decide whether to use Yang as part of their squad next season or send him on loan to another team.
A positive outlook has emerged that new Tottenham manager Thomas Frank may give Yang Min-hyeok an opportunity.
Tottenham Hotspur News reported on the 2nd, "Manager Thomas Frank can help the forgotten striker Yang Min-hyeok grow. Frank has a proven track record of helping players demonstrate their best performances, dating back to his time at Brentford. Bryan Mbeumo was also a player developed by Frank. Yang Min-hyeok, who was loaned to QPR from Tottenham last season, may have the chance to earn playing time."
Former manager Ange Postecoglou sent Yang Min-hyeok out on loan without using him even once. He noted, "Yang Min-hyeok has come from the opposite side of the globe. He needs to adapt to England," and did not provide him opportunities.
Yang Min-hyeok smoothly integrated into England while at QPR. He left a good impression by scoring his debut goal in the English professional football league on March 29 against Stoke City.
This media outlet optimistically stated, "Under Frank's guidance, Yang Min-hyeok will take time but could grow to become Tottenham's most important player. Yang will want to play for Tottenham. He should be given opportunities during the offseason."
Interestingly, Tottenham will clash with Newcastle on August 3 in Seoul. It remains to be seen if Yang Min-hyeok, returning to Tottenham, will impress the new manager as a substitute for Son Heung-min.
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