Tottenham’s Son Heung-min has reflected on his performance against Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-jae during the club’s preseason tour of South Korea.
Son started the second match of the Coupang Play Series against Bayern Munich at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Wednesday at 8 p.m. and was subbed off for Timo Werner in the 30th minute with the team trailing 1-2. Tottenham were unable to change the score and suffered the defeat.
The game was headlined by a matchup between South Korea’s “captain” Son Heung-min and key defender Kim Min-jae. Even before kickoff, the game was greeted with rapturous cheers whenever the two players appeared on the scoreboard. Whenever they touched the ball, it was only natural that the fans would roar.
In the second half, Kim Min-jae also briefly wore the captain’s armband. This was the first time two Korean players were seen wearing the captain’s armband of a big club abroad.
In the end, it was Kim Min-jae who won the match. Munich defeated Tottenham with a goal from Gabriel Vidovic and another from Leon Goretzka. Spurs’ only goal came from Pedro Foro’s surprise mid-range strike.
Speaking to the media in the post-match mixer zone, Son Heung-min said, “I think we tested against a very good team. Both teams did their best in the hot weather. I think this is the preseason. It’s a time to prepare well and fix the things that weren’t good,” he said. “I think matches like today will definitely help us. I’m very grateful to the Korean fans for making this tour so unforgettable.”
After the match, Son Heung-min chatted with Kim Min-jae and joked around with him. When asked by the press about his conversation with Kim, he laughed and said, “I don’t actually remember,” but added, “We have a very close relationship. You know 메이저사이트 how much I care about Kim Min-jae. We joked around with each other a lot, and I think we talked about that.”
Kim Min-jae and Son Heung-min’s ‘diary talk’ didn’t happen. Munich rattled Tottenham with intense pressure. Son Heung-min also struggled with Sasha Boy’s tough defense. Nevertheless, Heung-min applauded Kim Min-jae’s performance. “He’s a player I really like and cherish. He’s becoming one of the best players in the world, and I think he will be. I’ve never doubted his ability. He showed it on the field today,” he laughed. “I’m proud that I showed Korean fans, world fans, that (Kim Min-jae) is a really great player,” he added.
Son Heung-min is returning to England after a tour of South Korea and will be playing in his tenth EPL season. “I’m proud to be playing my 10th season in what I think is the best league in the world. “I’m proud to be playing my 10th season in what I think is the best stage in the world,” he said, “and I think it’s thanks to the people around me who have helped me a lot and helped me stay in shape.” “I always try to start my first season, whether it’s my 10th or 11th, and push myself to the limit. I hope this season will be the same and I can grow as a soccer player.”
Finally, Son’s contract with Tottenham expires in June 2025. Until recently, there have been many reports about whether or not he will re-sign with the club. “I”m still a member of the club. I don’t have anything to say. Just like everyone can’t predict the future, I think if you work hard, you will encounter a good situation,” he said.