A lot to the ahead’s frustration, Ange Postecoglou determined to start out Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min on the bench in opposition to Bournemouth.
Postecoglou opted to start out Wilson Odobert on the left, leaving Son watching on from sidelines for Tottenham.
Talking after the sport about Spurs’ new power in depth, Son did admit that he’d nonetheless somewhat be beginning video games – claiming that he’s nonetheless in prime form.
However maybe there was a component of Postecoglou holding again Son forward of Thursday to face AZ Alkmaar, even when he was wanted at half-time in opposition to Bournemouth.
The South Korean did make a big effect in his 45 minutes, together with successful a penalty from Kepa Arrizabalaga late on to stage the sport.
Andoni Iraola claims that Son Heung-min was ‘very sensible’ when successful his penalty
That being stated, Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola made an fascinating remark about that second when chatting with BBC Match of the Day after the sport.
Iraola was disillusioned along with his aspect’s defending earlier than Kepa introduced down Son swiftly, however did then declare that the Spurs captain was ‘very sensible’ when successful the penalty.
The Spaniard stopped wanting suggesting that Son dived in any approach – there was clear contact, however he did appear to assume that his aspect gave the Spurs ahead an opportunity to win a penalty, so to talk.
Iraola stated: “The primary purpose they scored is tough to complain about however the second we should always defend higher earlier than the penalty and even the penalty.
“Son could be very sensible in that scenario however we shouldn’t give him an opportunity to make the contact.”
Iraola was adamant that his aspect had been the higher staff on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, one thing Postecoglou would unlikely disagree with.
Ange Postecoglou was pleased with Lucas Bergvall’s impression
Additionally chatting with the BBC at full-time, Postecoglou was pleased with each Lucas Bergvall and Son’s impression after being launched at half-time.
Jamie Redknapp couldn’t consider Tottenham’s sloppiness within the first half, one thing those that had been launched at half-time did assist with.
Explaining his half-time selections, Postecoglou stated: “We wished some extra vitality in midfield and Lucas Bergvall was good when he got here on within the second half and Son was shiny and took the sport to them.
“It was nice for Pape, he’d simply had likelihood earlier than [the goal].
“The large moments are for the massive gamers and Son actually stood up. It is vital that guys like Dom, Micky and Romero can be found for us and getting minutes earlier than Thursday is essential.”
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