Will Yang Min-hyuk (19, Tottenham) be able to survive at Tottenham?
Yang Min-hyuk, who had been loaned to Queens Park Rangers, returned to Tottenham on the 3rd. He successfully adapted to the British stage, playing a total of 14 matches in the Championship, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist.
Now, Yang Min-hyuk is entering a full survival competition at Tottenham. Tottenham began its first group training of the preseason on the 8th. This was the first training session since Coach Thomas Frank took over. All players were gathered, from existing players like Cristian Romero, who have been caught up in transfer rumors, to those, like Yang, who have returned from loan. Son Heung-min, who joined on the 12th, was absent.
With Son Heung-min absent, Yang Min-hyuk was the only Tongyang player in the team. After finishing stretching, Yang completed his first training session through sprint training and mini games. He began making an impression on the new coach, Frank Thomas.
Former coach Ange Postecoglou did not give Yang Min-hyuk a single chance. Ultimately, Yang left for a short-term loan to Queens Park Rangers for 6 months to give him real game experience. Now, the situation has changed. Yang has been given another chance by the new coach.
Yang Min-hyuk blended in smoothly in England at QPR. He left a good impression by scoring his debut goal in English professional football during the match against Stoke City on March 29. As a result, Tottenham decided to call Yang back after his 6-month loan period ended.
Yang Min-hyuk has completed his loan contract with QPR. Now, his original team, Tottenham, must decide whether to use Yang as part of the squad for the next season or to send him on loan to another team again. This is a very important time in Yang Min-hyuk's career.
Tottenham has already begun a generational change. They brought in West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus in preparation for a future without Son Heung-min. Kudus will compete with Dejan Kulusevski for the right winger position. If Son remains, he will have to share playing time with Mathys Tel in the left winger position.
Amid strong competition, Yang Min-hyuk must show his presence. Even captain Son Heung-min is unsure if he will be able to play for Tottenham next season. The only support Yang can rely on is himself.
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