Son Heung-Min is undoubtedly a living legend at Tottenham Hotspur, but with the latter stages of his career approaching, Spurs have already found his successor.
Son Heung-Min has been the heartbeat of Tottenham since he joined from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015. Over the years, he has become nothing short of a legend for the club.
With more than 300 Premier League appearances under his belt, Son’s lightning pace, remarkable dribbling skills, and knack for cutting inside have made him a nightmare for defenders.
His ability to score crucial goals in the most important moments has solidified his place as one of the top players, not only for Spurs but also in the Premier League.
Despite his impressive career, Son is now 31, and while his contract with Tottenham runs until 2025, the club must start looking at life beyond the South Korean superstar.
Finding a player who can fill his shoes won’t be easy, but Tottenham may already have the answer in their ranks: Wilson Odobert.
Tottenham may have already found Son Heung-Min’s successor
Wilson Odobert, Tottenham’s exciting summer signing from Burnley, could well be the heir to Son’s throne. At just 19, Odobert has already shown his potential, impressing in a tough Premier League season with Burnley, where he made 29 appearances and scored three goals.
Before making his mark in the Premier League, Odobert came through the ranks at Paris Saint-Germain’s highly regarded academy, which has produced some of the world’s best players.
Though tipped to become a star at PSG, he made the bold choice to leave in pursuit of more game time. This led him to Troyes, where he continued to develop before catching the attention of Burnley.
His speed, technical ability, and versatility have earned him a move to Spurs, and Ange Postecoglou seems confident that Odobert can make an immediate impact.
Odobert is a different kind of winger, one who thrives on taking defenders head-on and is comfortable playing on either wing or through the middle.
Much like Son in his prime, Odobert isn’t afraid to take risks and run at defenders. Postecoglou has already highlighted how Odobert brings something fresh to Tottenham’s attack, and his ability to play across the front line is something that could prove invaluable as the season progresses.
Son’s influence on Tottenham cannot be overstated, but his advancing age means it’s only a matter of time before a successor is needed.
Odobert, with his dynamic style of play, youthful energy, and Premier League experience, could be the perfect player to step up when the time comes.
While it’s still early days, Odobert has all the ingredients to follow in Son’s footsteps. The young Frenchman has a bright future ahead, and with the guidance of Postecoglou and a talented Tottenham squad around him, he could be the player to carry Tottenham forward once Son’s legendary career begins to wind down.
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Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a £20,000 fine by the FA following a heated exchange during their 4-1 victory over West Ham.
The incident occurred late in the game when West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus lashed out at Spurs defender Micky van de Ven, sparking a scuffle between both sets of players.
In the 82nd minute, tensions boiled over after Kudus kicked Van de Ven while he was on the ground. Things escalated when the West Ham player slapped the Dutch defender and shoved Tottenham midfielder Pape Sarr in the face.
Naturally, Spurs players didn’t take kindly to this, and the situation quickly became a pushing-and-shoving match as emotions ran high on both sides.
VAR soon intervened, asking the match referee to review the incident on the pitchside monitor. After taking a closer look at the altercation, the referee had no choice but to show Kudus a red card for his unsportsmanlike behaviour.
Spurs fans were left fuming, feeling their team had handled the situation with restraint despite being provoked.
However, the FA has now confirmed that Tottenham were fined for failing to control their players during the altercation.
Tottenham slapped with harsh FA fine after intense clash in West Ham win
The charge is a fairly standard one, accusing the club of “failing to ensure their players didn’t behave in an improper and/or provocative way.” While it may seem harsh given the circumstances, it’s a common punishment whenever things get a bit out of hand on the pitch.
Tottenham accepted the charge and fine without contest, acknowledging the part their players played in the incident. But many fans and even the players themselves feel that Spurs showed considerable restraint, especially given the intensity of Kudus’ actions.
Sarr and Van de Ven, in particular, managed to keep their cool in the face of what could only be described as reckless behaviour from the West Ham player.
Incidents like this are never ideal, and while Spurs will understandably feel aggrieved by the fine, they’ll need to accept it and move on. In the heat of the moment, it’s easy for tempers to flare, and even though Kudus was the instigator, Tottenham players were drawn into the fray.
Still, these kinds of scuffles are part of the game, and as much as Spurs did well to stand up for their teammates, they’ll need to avoid getting dragged into similar incidents in the future. For now, though, they’ll take the fine on the chin and focus on their next match.
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