Yang Min-hyeok (19, Tottenham) has begun unlimited competition at Tottenham.
Tottenham began its first preseason team training on the 8th. This was the first training session since the appointment of head coach Thomas Frank. Existing players, including Cristian Romero, who have been caught up in transfer rumors, and players like Yang Min-hyeok who returned after being loaned out, all gathered. Son Heung-min, who joined on the 12th, was absent.
Yang Min-hyeok completed the stretching and participated in sprint training and mini-games during his first training. As the sole Tongyang player, he participated enthusiastically in the training.
Former head coach Ange Postecoglou did not give Yang Min-hyeok a single chance. As a result, Yang Min-hyeok left for a short-term loan to Queens Park Rangers for six months to gain real match experience.
Yang Min-hyeok has officially adapted to the English stage. After making his QPR debut on January 29, he quickly blended into the team. He scored his debut goal promptly. Yang Min-hyeok appeared in a total of 14 championship matches, recording 2 goals and 1 assist.
His quick feet and bold breakthroughs are considered Yang Min-hyeok's strengths. QPR coach Martí Cifuentes also praised him, saying, "Yang Min-hyeok is a player with an excellent attitude. He has a strong desire to learn and possesses threatening speed and breakthrough ability."
Now Yang Min-hyeok is determined to impress head coach Thomas Frank. He must show his presence among fierce competitors. Even captain Son Heung-min is uncertain whether he will play next season at Tottenham. Yang Min-hyeok has no one to rely on.
Tottenham has already begun the generational change. They acquired West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus to prepare for a future without Son Heung-min. Kudus will compete with Dejan Kulusevski for the right winger position. If Son Heung-min stays, he will have to share playing time with Mathys Tel in the left winger position.
With Son Heung-min also lacking a place to play, it is uncertain whether Yang Min-hyeok will even be part of the squad. If Yang Min-hyeok does not show potential, the likelihood of him going on loan to another team is high.
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