Son had stepped up and delivered on a few occasions when Kane was out injured over the years, most notably in Tottenham’s run to the Champions League final in 2019.

The South Korean has filled the void left by Kane’s departure so far, having found the back of the net eight times since being moved to the number nine role by Ange Postecoglou.

Given the number of chances that Spurs create and Son’s finishing prowess, it is certainly not out of the question that the Tottenham captain could push Erling Haaland until the end in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot.

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Did Harry Kane do Heung-min Son a favour?

Michallik is far from surprised at the 31-year-old’s transformation from last season, admitting that he would have major questions about Spurs if the forward is unavailable.

The pundit told ESPN FC: “I think that’s a massive question for Spurs, because, here we are, we’ll talk about it maybe a little later too, are they better or worse [without] Harry Kane? But think about it. In the past, when one was off, there was one scoring consistently.”

“Let’s not forget Heung-min Son in his last season. Now, it’s Heung-min Son. He’s benefitted from the fact that Harry Kane’s left. But if he’s not there, then I’d have a major question about Spurs.”

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It is funny how quickly pundits have moved on from ‘Spurs will really struggle without Kane’ to ‘Spurs will really struggle without Son and Maddison’. It certainly does not take a genius to figure out that losing your best players would be a blow to any side.

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The Tottenham dressing room certainly appears like a happy place at the moment, which is evident from the body language of the players on the pitch and the way they enjoy each other success.

The scenes after the full-time whistle are also further evidence of a harmonious dressing room, with the players making it a point to celebrate with the supporters. 

Cynics will perhaps say that it is easy for the squad to get along when results are so positive but there certainly seems to be a big shift in the mood at the club since Ange Postecoglou arrived.

That could perhaps be due to the new leadership group put in place by the Australian, with Son being handed the captaincy while Cristian Romero and James Maddison being appointed as his deputies.

Tottenham Hotspur’s South Korean striker #07 Son Heung-Min (L) celebrates scoring the team’s second goal with Tottenham Hotspur’s Welsh striker #22 Brennan Johnson during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park in south London on October 27, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Heung-min Son is the life and soul at Tottenham

Emerson has spoken about the atmosphere in the Spurs changing room, admitting that the South American contingent brings a lot of colour and flavour to Hotspur Way.

The right-back told R7 (as relayed by Football.London): “Our dressing room is a little different. Everyone has a personality, there are people who are more relaxed, there are people who enjoy being more playful.

“The South Americans talk louder, the English are calmer. They like silence best. But the most vocal is Son [Heung-min]. I say he’s a fake Korean, he acts Brazilian!

“The South Americans, [Christian] Romero, [Rodrigo] Bentancur, Pedro Porro too, who is Spanish. We interact a lot, play music. Each one has their own characteristics, but we always try to bring a different bit of joy into the dressing room.”

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From the outside looking in, there seems to be a great mix of effervescent and calm characters in the Tottenham changing room and the new signings who arrived this summer have seemingly settled seamlessly into the new environment.

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Son has really stepped up following Harry Kane’s departure in the summer, with the South Korean scoring his eighth goal of the season at Selhurst Park on Friday as Tottenham came away with a well-deserved 2-1 victory.

It was another professional performance from Ange Postecoglou’s men, who kept their momentum going and maintained the two-point lead at the top of the table.

Son’s goal was very well constructed, with the Lilywhites pulling Palace out of shape, playing through them from back to front before substitute Brennan Johnson laid it on a plate for the forward to thrash home from close range.

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 27: Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammates after scoring the team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on October 27, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Even Ian Wright is a fan of Spurs’ Heung-min Son

Wright described the goal as beautiful and added that he was pleased to see Son keep his goalscoring run going.

When asked about Tottenham’s second goal against the Eagles, the Arsenal legend told BBC’s Match of the Day: “It’s really good and bad to see at the same time, it’s beautiful play from Tottenham. Son is one of my favourite players, I’m delighted for him.”

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Son is showing every sign that he can give Erling Haaland a run for his money in the race for the Golden Boot this season, particularly given the number of chances that we create every game.

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Bentancur returned to action ahead of schedule, with Ange Postecoglou surprising fans by first naming the midfielder on the bench at Selhurst Park before bringing him on in the 90th minute.

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 27: Tottenham Hotspur’s Rodrigo Bentancur and Son Heung-Min celebrate at the end of the match during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on October 27, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty Images)

The midfielder’s return is a major boost to Spurs and now gives the Australian another world-class option in the middle of the park.

Bentancur is quite a popular member in the changing room, which was evident by the players’ reactions after the final whistle, with many pushing him to the front so that the Uruguayan could take in the accolades from the travelling Spurs supporters on Friday night.

Heung-min Son is so happy to see Bentancur back

Post-match scenes ft. Lolo pic.twitter.com/4rDDv62uQO

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 27, 2023

The midfielder took to Instagram after the game to thank those who supported him during the last eight months and admitted that he is looking forward to enjoying his football again.

When asked about Bentancur’s return, Son has now said (via George Sessions): “When he came on I was getting emotional. He is one of my good friends and last year when I suffer with injuries, he was always pushing behind me. I am really grateful he came back healthy.”

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This sort of empathy and care for his teammates is what makes Son the perfect modern-day captain. Having a leader like this will undoubtedly foster a feeling of humility and togetherness in the changing room.

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While the question of whether Tottenham can challenge the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal for the Premier League title was first posed in a tongue-in-cheek manner a couple of weeks ago, it now seems like some fans and pundits are coming around to the idea.

The Lilywhites delivered another professional performance at Selhurst Park and had the air of a team who believed that they very much belonged at the top table.

In his post-match press conference, Ange Postecoglou refused to play down expectations, asking the supporters to continue dreaming, but he insisted that the players are not getting carried away by the start they have made (Football.London).

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 27: Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammate Emerson (L) and Brennan Johnson of Tottenham Hotspur after scoring the team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on October 27, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Heung-min Son is keeping his Spurs team grounded

That has been seconded by Son, who insisted that he and his teammates will continue working hard as see where the campaign takes them.

When asked if Spurs are thinking of a potential title tilt, the South Korean told Sky Sports: “Not at all [am I thinking about the title]. I’m experienced so I can’t just say we are going to win the league. You just want to stay on the ground and stay humble because it is early in the season.

“We just want to get three points in every game and then we will see what’s going to happen at the end of the season. We work hard, let’s see what’s going to happen.”

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While the players will be focused on one game at a time, they would not be human if they were not looking ahead of dreaming of doing something really special this season, given how things are clicking into gear.

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After the 2-0 win over Fulham on Monday night, Tottenham returned to the top of the Premier League table and are currently two points clear of both Arsenal and Manchester City.

The Lilywhites have a chance to go five points clear when they take on Crystal Palace on Friday night, which could be a real statement for Ange Postecoglou‘s men heading into the weekend.

It’s a great time to be a Spurs fan right now, with all eyes on the future and the potential success the club can achieve under this new regime.

However, a new initiative by the club is taking a look back to the past, and celebrating every single player to have turned out for Tottenham Hotspur since the first competitive fixture way back in 1894.

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What are Tottenham Hotspur legacy numbers?

On the Tottenham Hotspur website, details of this fantastic new idea are revealed, as well as a list of all the legacy numbers for the 879 players to have made an appearance for the club.

Of note, is current club captain, Heung-min Son, whose legacy number is 805. This will be featured under his collar on his matchday shirt on Friday night, and throughout the rest of the season. The latest to be added to the list is Alejo Veliz, having made his debut against Liverpool this season.

On the initiative, Daniel Levy said: “Our legacy number initiative is our way of recognising the contributions of those that have worn our colours with pride during our Club’s long and rich history, making a truly unique connection between players of our past, present and future.”

“The privilege to wear the shirt is huge. It’s always meant something to play for Tottenham and it always will.”@RyanMason delivers the news to the squad following the launch of our legacy numbers pic.twitter.com/uQxBmbaBco

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 26, 2023

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I love this idea. I think it’s a fantastic way to celebrate the rich history of the club and all the amazing players who have pulled on the shirt. It must have taken quite the effort to arrange, but it’s worth it, and fans are going to really enjoy this unique initiative.

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The Tottenham squad is flying high right now, with players all over the pitch performing above and beyond. Ange Postecoglou‘s men are still unbeaten in the league, and currently sit at the top of the table.

A key area where Spurs are succeeding is in defence, with new signing Guglielmo Vicario coming in and proving to be a solid presence between the sticks.

Sadly, that means that Fraser Forster has not had much chance to play this term. But, having been at the club for a couple of years now, the 35-year-old has been able to get to know his teammates pretty well.

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 23: Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring a goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 23, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)

Who is the most skilful player at Spurs?

One player Forster has seen plenty of, is Heung-min Son. The Tottenham captain is on fire this season, with seven goals so far (Transfermarkt), but it seems he has a talent beyond goalscoring.

On the Tottenham Hotspur website, as part of the ‘Getting to Know’ column, Forster was asked who he thought was the most skilful player in the team.

He said: “That’s a difficult one but I’d say Sonny. He’s got great feet, he’s fast, skilful, he’s a very good player.”

Forster answered plenty of other questions, including revealing he last swapped shirts with James Ward-Prowse, how he deals with setbacks by working hard and moving on, and explaining why he always wakes up early, even on his days off.

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We have a few skilful players in the current Spurs squad, with the likes of James Maddison, Richarlison, and Dejan Kulusevski all possessing great trickery and footwork. But Sonny is really showing this year just how special he is and I’d have to agree he is the most skilful.

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Spurs went into the clash against Fulham as overwhelming favourites but it is the kind of fixture that Tottenham sides of the past have slipped up in just when they had started to build up some steam.

However, the current side showed that they are made of sterner stuff, delivering a professional performance to move two points clear at the top of the table.

Goals in either half from Son Heung-min and James Maddison saw the home side cruise to a 2-0 win, and the first-half display from the Lilywhites was arguably the best 45 minutes of football they have played this season, with Fulham unable to cope with the pace at which they moved the ball.

Tottenham Hotspurs’ Son Heung-Min (R) and manager Ange Postecoglou attend a press conference in Perth on July 17, 2023 ahead of the pre-season friendly football match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United. (Photo by TREVOR COLLENS / AFP) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE —

Heung-min Son explains his Spurs team talk

Son admitted that Tottenham should have put the game out of sight by the interval.

The forward told Spurs Play: “I told the players before the game, after the international break we always struggle and the team always struggles, always the results can change.

“I just wanted, Monday night, the fans, we just want to make them happy and with a smile on their face after the game, which we did and I think in the first half we probably could have scored three more goals.”

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There are already quite a few signs that we are going to be extremely difficult to beat at home and that teams will not enjoy coming to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season.

Our away performances have been a little bit more circumspect at times this season and the clash at Selhurst Park will be a big test for the players as it is a difficult ground to go to.

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Life at Tottenham is going pretty well for Pape Sarr right now. The 20-year-old signed for the club in the summer of 2021, but has only just started to flourish under his new manager, Ange Postecoglou.

The midfielder has formed a brilliant partnership with Yves Bissouma so far this season, and appears to be a key figure in Postecoglou’s squad now. Sarr has one goal and one assist in nine games this term (Transfermarkt).

It seems the sky is the limit for the young Senegal international, and he certainly has plenty of superstars to look up to, both in the current crop of Tottenham players, and among heroes from the recent past.

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Sarr creates his perfect Tottenham footballer

In an interview with Fubo TV Canada, Sarr was asked to look at his teammates, and those who have featured for Spurs in the past, and assemble a perfect footballer.

When asked for a right foot, Sarr named his club captain, Heung-min Son. For the left foot, he chose former Spurs man, Gareth Bale.

In terms of speed, Sarr selected Kyle Walker, and for strength, he picked his current midfield partner, Yves Bissouma. Then, in the heading department, Sarr chose Harry Kane.

Build the Perfect Footballer: Tottenham Edition with Pape Matar Sarr @fuboTVCanada pic.twitter.com/TBV0c9Q79N

— FOOTY CULTURE (@thefootyculture) October 25, 2023

To conclude, Sarr was asked if his creation could win the Ballon D’Or, and Sarr replied: “Yes definitely.

Finally, Sarr then added: “You just add Modric’s football IQ.”

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What a player that would be. Now if we can just find a way to make that player a reality and make sure he signs for Tottenham, we’ll be in business. I can’t really think of any other way to improve on Sarr’s choices, to be honest.

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Son has been taken off quite regularly in the latter part of matches by Ange Postecoglou so far this season despite being the club captain.

Some might have thought that it was due to the forward not being 100 per cent fit, but the Spurs boss clarified last week that he makes the decisions based on what is needed to win matches and added that he will continue to take off the South Korean if he feels it would be best for the side (Football.London).

Son once again got on the scoresheet against Fulham on Monday, producing a well-directed finish into the top corner, which was his seventh goal of the Premier League season.

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – AUGUST 13: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur interacts with manager Ange Postecoglou following his substitution during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Gtech Community Stadium on August 13, 2023 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Son regrets showing frustration at substitution

The 31-year-old was withdrawn by Postecoglou on 82 minutes and he admitted that while he wanted to finish the game, he was pleased to see Veliz getting some minutes under his belt.

Son told Spurs Play after the 2-0 win over the Cottagers: “As a player, I want to always be on the pitch and I think this situation is a little bit of frustration.

“But I think when you see the player coming on, it should be a really happy moment because when you see the player coming on it’s a young lad who is working really hard in training.

“They deserve to play. I think when I’m thinking now I am just regretting it a little bit because I should give more support for them.

“But I think they did a fantastic job to get a clean sheet today as well and I am very happy to see young lads coming on to play in this fantastic stadium.”

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I believe Ange’s decision to ring the changes in the second half against Fulham was likely influenced by the fact that we have quite a short turnover before the trip to Selhurst Park on Friday evening.

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Romero’s talent has never been in doubt, with the centre-back producing some excellent displays for both club and country over the last few years.

Some perhaps doubted his temperament, with the defender often finding himself getting into altercations on the pitch.

However, so far this season, the signs are that Romero is starting to learn to control his aggression and channel it appropriately.

The 25-year-old has hardly put a foot wrong this campaign and with his pacy central defensive partner, Micky van de Ven, sweeping behind him, the former Atalanta star has been at his combative best.

Romero has also been able to showcase his ability on the ball in Ange Postecoglou’s system, with the centre-back often making some line-breaking passes.

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Heung-min Son is a big fan of Cristian Romero

The Argentina international has emerged as the leader of Tottneham’s young backline and Son waxed lyrical about his teammate.

When asked about Romero’s display, the forward told Spurs Play after the win over Fulham: “Cuti is just special. Just look at him, I could watch him all day sitting he and watch the way he plays.”

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I have been impressed with the composure and maturity that Romero has shown this season, which could be a direct consequence of him being handed the vice-captaincy by Postecoglou.

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Son and Leno have come up against one another quite a few times since the goalkeeper came over to the Premier League, with the South Korean scoring a couple of memorable goals past the former Arsenal man in North London derbies.

The Tottenham star got the bragging rights over his former teammate again on Monday after opening the scoring for the Lilywhites on 36 minutes.

Spurs won the ball high up the pitch and played the ball to the forward, who wrong-footed a Fulham defender before finding the top corner with a curled effort that gave the German no chance.

The Tottenham man then set up James Maddison, who doubled the home side’s lead in the 54th minute, slotting the ball past an on-rushing Leno.

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Heung-min Son likes to wind up Bernd Leno

When asked about scoring past the goalkeeper, the 31-year-old told Spurs Play: “He hates it! He knows me really well, so I don’t think about the friendship on the pitch.

“He hates it, after the game, he said stop shooting in this corner. Some days he makes unbelievable saves because he knows me so well because we were good friends at Leverkusen.”

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I thought both Son and Maddison made their respective finishes look quite easy on Monday as we see time and again that players tend to panic and fluff their lines when they have too much time to think.

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Son had what was arguably his worst season in a Tottenham shirt last year and, following the loss of Harry Kane in the summer, the Lilywhites desperately needed the South Korean to return to his best this campaign, which he has certainly done.

The 31-year-old has stepped up and delivered the goals for Ange Postecoglou’s men, with his strike against Fulham being the seventh time he has found the back of the net in nine Premier League appearances so far.

The Spurs captain also set up Maddison’s second-half goal, with the attacking midfielder slotting past Bernd Leno into the far corner after being played through on goal by the striker.

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 23: James Maddison of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal with teammate Son Heung-Min during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 23, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)

Heung-min Son is world-class – says James Maddison

Maddison remarked after the 2-0 win that Son’s ability to produce top-class finishes on a consistent basis is what sets him apart from many others in world football.

The 26-year-old said about BBC Sport about his partnership with the forward: “We have a brilliant relationship. Sonny is a player who I loved for years and years, just watching, and now it’s a pleasure to play with him.

“He’s a top, top quality player. A world-class player in my opinion. And I don’t throw that around a lot, he’s just of that ilk.

“Just look at his first goal, it’s a wonderful finish, and you can’t take that for granted. He sticks it in the top corner, I know it’s from the edge of the box unopposed but you still have to put it in and he’s ice cold in those moments.”

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Even a lot of good strikers tend to panic when they have too much time to think in front of goal. You will never find that with Son, who always remains composed and gets a clean strike off with either foot.

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After losing Harry Kane in the summer, Tottenham needed Son to step up to the plate and the South Korean certainly has.

The new Spurs captain has been excellent so far this season, particularly since being moved to the centre-forward role by Ange Postecoglou, having found the back of the net seven times so far this season (Transfermarkt).

He opened the scoring for his home side against Fulham on 36 minutes, taking a touch to wrong-foot the defender and curling the ball into the far corner after Spurs won the ball high up the pitch.

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Heung-min Son is a master of the top-corner curl

Defoe told the Premier League website following Tottenham’s 2-0 win: “I don’t think Fulham have made it easy, Spurs have had to work for it. But when the chance came, it was an amazing finish. 

“What Son does really well is let the ball run across his body to get an extra yard. You know what he’s going to do, he’s mastered that finish.”

The former Tottenham striker insisted that the Lilywhites were fully deserving of the three points against Marco Silva’s men, given the intensity with which they played and the volume of chances that they created.

The 41-year-old added: “Credit to the manager, the staff and all the players. Ange Postecoglou deserves a lot of credit. The way Tottenham play, so aggressive, tactically very good and getting so many bodies into those central areas. 

“They create so many chances, the new signings have all been fantastic and everything goes through Maddison. It’s been brilliant.”

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Son’s finishing with either foot has always been there with the best in the world. While the forward does have some shortcomings as a centre-forward, such as his ability to play with back to goal, he more than makes up for it with how deadly he is when opportunities fall his way.

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It seems we really do have the old Heung-min Son back once more, as the 31-year-old keeps up his phenomenal form in leading the line for Tottenham this season.

Since the departure of Harry Kane, it has been up to Son to spearhead the Spurs attack under Ange Postecoglou, and not only provide goals, but be the leader on the pitch as the new club captain, too.

He has flourished with this new responsibility, and with another goal to his name in the recent win over Fulham, Son now has seven goals this season (Transfermarkt).

It’s a far cry from the Son we saw last season, who struggled for form and confidence and was suffering from an injury for most of the year.

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Is Heung-min Son one of the best in the world?

Speaking to Sky Sports’ Football Daily, O’Hara claimed Son is right up there as one of the finest players in the world right now, and suggested James Maddison could be key to helping the Spurs captain achieve great things this term.

He said: “Son for me, is one of the best players in world football. There’s no getting away from the fact that is a world-class player, and he’s been in the Premier League, scoring goals, for a long, long time. He’s got his confidence back, his belief back, and I think he’s brilliant as a number 9.

“30 goals is a lot of goals to score [to replace Kane], but why not? He’s on fire. He’s playing week in, week out. If he stays fit, and especially with Maddison in the side, who is a joy to watch… what he’s done [since joining] is incredible… he’s allowed Son to stay high and get on the end of things.”

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Son scored 24 goals in the 2021/22 campaign, and that was from playing out wide in a team that had Harry Kane to feed. Now, he is the main man, he’s on fire, and there’s every chance he can bag 30 goals this year.

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It was a pretty good night for Tottenham as they defeated London rivals Fulham 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to return to the top of the Premier League and maintain their unbeaten start to the campaign.

Goals for Heung-min Son and James Maddison sealed all three points for the home side in a fairly comfortable, albeit unremarkable win.

It could, and should, have been more, however. Spurs had plenty of chances, with Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison both missing gilt-edged opportunities to get on the scoresheet.

One particular incident involved both Son and Maddison, though, where the pair appeared to get in one another’s way and spurn a great chance to extend the Lilywhites’ lead in the second half.

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 23: James Maddison of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal with teammate Son Heung-Min during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 23, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)

Maddison blames Son for missed chance

Speaking to BBC Sport after the match, Maddison insisted he was not to blame at all in the situation, and jokingly revealed he can’t even look at Son for what he did.

Asked about the moment he and Son got in each other’s way, Maddison replied: “No… he got in my way. I haven’t spoken to him. I can’t look at him, I’ll speak to him tomorrow.

“I was right in front of the goal, and he was facing the wrong way. But, even he’s allowed to make one mistake.”

It was ALMOST a perfect evening for James Maddison and Spurs… pic.twitter.com/GcKCZmlHKK

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) October 23, 2023

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I love James Maddison’s post-match interviews. He is a player full of confidence and he’s clearly having a lot of fun being a part of this Spurs squad.

He was outstanding again last night, and everything good came through him. It’s a shame he couldn’t get that second goal, but we’ll let Sonny off this time.

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It has been widely reported over the last couple of weeks that Son is not 100 per cent fit and that he is playing through a groin issue (The Athletic).

The South Korean was also seen limping at times during South Korea’s clash against Vietnam last week, although he did complete 90 minutes.

The Tottenham captain started against Fulham on Monday night and once again proved the difference in the final third, giving the home side the lead on 36 minutes with his seventh goal of the season.

The 31-year-old then set up James Maddison, who doubled Tottenham’s lead on 54 minutes to put the game beyond the Cottagers’ reach.

(Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Heung-min Son is scoring goals and feeling fit

Son played 82 minutes before being replaced by Giovani Lo Celso, and Spurs fans will be happy to hear what the forward has said about his fitness following the final whistle.

Here’s what Godwin tweeted about his conversation with Son:

Asked Son about how he’s feeling and his levels of fitness and he was very positive. Said footballers always have little issues. ‘In the last couple of weeks I had a bit of a knock but now it’s fine’ #thfc #totful

— Nick Godwin (@NickGodwinsport) October 23, 2023

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Even though it sounds like Son is not quite at 100 per cent, he certainly appears quite sharp at the moment, much more so than last season, when he was noticeably moving a little sluggishly and lacked the kind of explosiveness that we have come to expect from the forward.

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Due to Richarlsion’s struggles in front of goal, Ange Postecoglou decided to move Son to the number nine role a few weeks ago, and the decision has worked a treat, with the new Spurs captain having found the back of the net six times since.

Since being moved centrally, the forward has also linked up well with Maddison, with the attacking midfielder looking for Son’s runs every single time he gets on the ball.

In many ways, the partnership is reminiscent of the impressive one that the 26-year-old had with Jamie Vardy at Leicester City.

Maddison said in an interview with The Daily Mail recently that he and Son have already developed a great friendship off the pitch and teased Spurs fans by remarking that their partnership will only improve as they continue to get a better understanding of each other’s games.

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Heung-min Son and Maddison is a dream combo

Speaking about the England international, Melchiot has now told BBC Radio Five Live Football Daily Podcast: “You can see his creative brain, playing right behind Son is not a bad thing to do right. 

“He can slip him in any time, he has the pace he has everything. All that pace, I will tell you know that’s exactly what I worried about when I played against Stewart (Downing), I’m sure now that Maddison will be happy playing behind Son and letting him go in and use his pace.”

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The most exciting thing about the current Spurs side is the fact that it is not anywhere close to its full potential yet, given that the players are still adapting to each others’ games and getting a better understanding of the system with each game that they play. In addition, the players are also individually not at their peak yet since this is quite a young squad.

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It has been widely reported over the last couple of weeks that Son has been carrying a groin injury, which is why his game time has been managed carefully by Postecoglou (The Athletic).

While the forward did not play any part in South Korea’s 4-0 win over Tunisia, he did start their clash against Vietnam last week.

Spurs fans would have had their hearts in their mouths when they saw the 31-year-old limping into the dressing room at half-time at Suwon but thankfully, the forward completed the 90 minutes without any problem and even got on the scoresheet in the second half.

The Spurs star subsequently revealed that he had made it clear to South Korea boss Jurgen Klinsmann before the game that he wanted to be involved against the Vietnamese and that he could not forgive himself if he did not play for his country during the international break (Sungmo Lee).

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Postecoglou is a big admirer of Heung-min Son

Postecoglou has insisted that Son’s determination to play every game is a characteristic to be admired and that it has helped him get to the level he has.

When asked if he would advise the forward to occasionally have a breather and not take risks over his fitness, the Spurs head coach told Football.London: “Sonny is who he is and he’s got to where he is because of the person he is and I’m certainly not going to change any part of that mate.

“Because you take all these things in context: sometimes we want to change people but we don’t understand that the thing that has brought them to where they are is because of the people they are.

“So I’m not changing anything in Sonny. If anything you can learn from people like that. That’s the beauty of being in the position I am in – you come across different people every time you go on this kind of journey and you learn from all of them.

“The way he takes on the responsibility of not just his whole nation and he takes it very seriously, I think it’s commendable. Beyond commendable. It’s great.

“We’ve seen and we have evidence of players who go the other way with fame and fortune and kind of lose their way a bit. But Sonny’s still very, very grounded. He knows what’s important to him and that’s his country, his football club, his career.

“In terms of physical wellbeing, he’s well looked after here. He knows his body well. And he’ll continue to perform at the highest level.”

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Sonny has never been injury-prone in his career and has never really been out for an extended period since arriving at the club over eight years ago. So, I do not have that much fear about the 31-year-old pushing himself as I do about someone like Romero doing the same.

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Despite being Tottenham’s club captain, Son has been replaced towards the latter part of matches on more than one occasion this season.

The 31-year-old has reportedly had issues with his groin recently (The Athletic) and some have felt that the reason behind Postecoglou withdrawing him in the later stage of matches is to protect him from picking up a serious injury considering there have been fitness concerns surrounding the forward (Evening Standard).

Son also played all 90 minutes for South Korea in their 6-0 win over Vietnam last week, with the Tottenham man getting on the scoresheet in the second half.

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Ange Postecoglou explains why he has been substituting Heung-min Son

Some Spurs fans would have been concerned when they saw the forward limping during that game but he is expected to be fit to start against Fulham this evening (Football.London).

When asked about Son not completing 90 minutes for Spurs recently, Postecoglou has said (via Vavel): “As long as he’s still scoring goals I couldn’t care, mate. He’s scored six goals and scored for South Korea at the weekend. Son has got to where he is because of the person he is. I’m not going to change his part of that because you take all of these things in context.

“If anything, you can learn from people like that. That’s the beauty of the position I’m in [as] you come across different people every time you go along this journey and you learn from all of them. In terms of his physical well-being, he’s well looked after and he knows his body.

“I made the substitutions [against Arsenal and Liverpool] because I wanted to win the game, mate. I’m not trying to look after players; I’m trying to win games. If I think making substitutions will help us do that, I don’t care who it is. It doesn’t matter if that is Son, James Maddison or anybody else.

“In the games we’ve had so far, we’ve just needed different things, and – depending on who you’ve got available to come on – you make those decisions. If their maximum is 70 minutes in a game, then that’s fine. I’m more than happy with that.”

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Son is very much a team man and not someone who is likely to throw his toys out of the pram if and when he is taken off, as the 31-year-old wants to win as much as anyone else. Postecoglou is evidently trying to foster that sort of attitude across the squad.

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