'Non-official' 英's highest public confidence BBC shock "SON's final bench → I really can't believe it"...Son Heung-min confirms Europa Final Bench

'Non-official' 英's highest public confidence BBC shock "SON's final bench → I really can't believe it"...Son Heung-min confirms Europa Final Bench

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Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham Hotspur) will prepare for the Europa League final on the bench.

Tottenham will play Manchester United at 4 a.m. on the 22nd (Korea Standard Time) at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, in the UEFA Europa League final of the 2024-25 season.

However, contrary to Korean soccer fans' expectations, Son Heung-min, the captain of the team, was excluded from the starting lineup for the final. There was a heated debate even before the game over whether Son will be selected, but the decision of coach Engie Postecoglou was made on the bench.

Tottenham's starting lineup includes goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, Pedro Porro, Christian Romero, Mickey van de Pen, Destiny Udogi, Yves Bissouma, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Sarr, Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke and Hishalisson. Son's name was only included in the replacement list.
In response, BBC reported, "Son Heung-min warmed up before the game and entered the locker room. I still can't believe he is not starting. Son has been an integral part of Tottenham for many years."

Until a day before the game, 'BBC' continued to report that Son Heung-min was likely to start. In fact, during the official training session on the previous day led by Postecoglou, Son Heung-min was spotted forming a three-top striker with Brennan Johnson and Wilson O'Dowbert and engaged in actual combination training. Wearing a pink vest, Son not only practiced shooting but also actively participated in training related movements with his teammates.

Son Heung-min returned from a foot injury absence for about a month in the 36th round of the Premier League against Crystal Palace. Since then, he has been playing for 74 minutes against Aston Villa in the 37th round, and many local media including "BBC" have predicted that Son Heung-min is ready to start the final.
However, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is concerned about Son's return from injury and predicted that he will play as a starting member of the team. "He is highly likely to be included in the replacement list as his physical strength or recovery level is not complete yet," the UEFA official website said. "His replacement could be Hisalysong or Matistel."

In the end, Postecoglou made the decision to put Son Heung-min on the bench. Ahead of the game, such a choice is expected to be somewhat controversial. In particular, considering Son Heung-min's symbolism and contribution to the team, voices of disappointment and regret are rising among fans.

Tottenham and Manchester United have the worst performances in the English Premier League this season, ranking 17th and 16th, respectively. Although the relegation zone was decided early, it was a report card close to the relegation zone.

Both teams are unable to advance to the European competition next season based on their league performance alone. As a result, winning the Europa League is the last chance to advance to the UEFA Champions League, and it will have a significant impact on securing competitiveness in the transfer market, such as recruiting players.
As such, the final match is expected to be a fierce enough match to be called an "annihilation war." There is still a possibility that Son Heung-min will be put in as a Joker card in such a match, but the reality that he cannot start leaves a regret for many.

Son Heung-min has played more than 400 games in Tottenham's nearly 10 years and has made big records in the Premier League. Son Heung-min was seen warming up in the 30th minute of the first half, but the scene where Son Heung-min stays on the bench on the final stage is expected to leave a big lingering impression on the fans. 먹튀검증

Depending on the outcome of the final match, Son's future course or coach Postecoglou's leadership may also be evaluated differently. It remains to be seen whether Son will make a dramatic performance as a substitute in the second half or end the game on the bench.