November 28th 2024.
Son Heung-min, a key player for Tottenham, was substituted after 78 minutes in their match against Roma. Manager Ange Postecoglou acknowledged the need to be cautious with Son due to the thinness of the squad, particularly in the wide areas. Son had started the scoring for Spurs in the Europa League game that ended in a 2-2 draw with Roma, thanks to a last-minute equaliser from Mats Hummels.
Currently, Tottenham is in ninth place in the Europa League table, with only the top eight teams advancing to the knockout stages. This places them in a decent position, but there is still work to be done. Postecoglou is facing the challenge of balancing the demands of the Premier League, Carabao Cup, and European competitions, all while dealing with a number of injuries.
In terms of wingers, Tottenham is missing some key players such as Richarlison, Mikey Moore, and Wilson Odobert. Additionally, Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, and Cristian Romero are also out in other areas. With limited options, the manager has to carefully select his players and be mindful of their workload, especially with Son.
Postecoglou expressed uncertainty about Son's confidence, noting that the player has had a disrupted season due to injuries. Despite scoring in the game against Roma, Son also missed some good chances. However, the manager believes that Son is gradually regaining his full fitness, which is crucial for the team. With a thin squad, Tottenham is relying on Son, Brennan Johnson, and Timo Werner as their only wingers for the foreseeable future.
The manager acknowledged that it was not just Son who missed opportunities in the match against Roma. Tottenham had several other clear chances, including hitting the post three times and having a couple of shots cleared off the line. Postecoglou believes that with a bit more composure, they could have secured the win.
Looking ahead, Tottenham has a busy schedule in December, starting with a home Premier League game against Fulham. Postecoglou is well aware of the injury concerns and the limited squad depth, with four young players on the bench in the match against Roma. However, he remains positive and believes that despite the challenges, Tottenham has enough quality to win games.
The upcoming month will see Tottenham play nine matches across different competitions, including tough matchups against Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United. Postecoglou understands the demanding schedule and the absences they are facing, but still believes in the team's ability to perform. Despite the challenges they have faced in the Europa League so far, Tottenham is in a strong position and that is the most important thing for the manager.
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