Son Heung-min, according to Owen Hargreaves, is better suited to playing as a striker because he isn’t excellent at generating chances.
Hargreaves stated on the Kelly and Wrighty Show that Son isn’t imaginative enough to play out wide.
Son was utilised as a striker by Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham hammered Burnley 5-2 at Turf Moor on Saturday.The 31-year-old came in for the injured Richarlison and scored a fantastic hat-trick.
Son had yet to score or contribute an assist this season prior to Saturday’s game, despite being employed as a left winger.
But Hargreaves feels he’s well-suited to playing through the middle for Spurs due to his ability to finish with both feet.
Hargreaves on Son
Speaking on the Kelly and Wright Show, Hargreaves claimed Son isn’t as creative as the likes of Dejan Kulusevski.
“I prefer Son when he’s, I know this sounds ridiculous, closer to the goal and shooting,” the pundit said. “I know he comes off the left and comes inside but I do think he’s at his best when he’s taking a quick touch and finish.
Hargreaves on Son
Speaking on the Kelly and Wright Show, Hargreaves claimed Son isn’t as creative as the likes of Dejan Kulusevski.
“I prefer Son when he’s, I know this sounds ridiculous, closer to the goal and shooting,” the pundit said. “I know he comes off the left and comes inside but I do think he’s at his best when he’s taking a quick touch and finish.
Son has been a decent creative outlet for Tottenham over the years and has racked up a total of 80 assists in 377 appearances.
But he didn’t provide a single assist in all competitions last season and in the current set-up under Postecoglou, he looks more comfortable playing through the middle.
The £22 million man’s strengths lie in and around the box and it’s fair to say he made quite the impact on Saturday after replacing Richarlison in the side.
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