Son Heung-min was benched for Tottenham Hotspur’s match against Newcastle United. Manager Ange Postecoglou explained that Son’s omission was due to the team’s hectic fixture schedule. Son often plays a lot of football for both club and country.
Postecoglou wanted to use players with fresh legs early in the game and then bring on experienced players like Son, James Maddison, and Yves Bissouma later. Tottenham lost the match 2-1. Postecoglou was frustrated with the referee’s decision to award Newcastle’s first goal, which appeared to involve a handball. Postecoglou said that Tottenham would have won the game on a “fair and even playing field.” He refused to openly criticize the referee.
Postecoglou said he knew what everyone wanted him to say but he was not going to. He said it was clear that Tottenham would have won the game on a fair day.
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou explained that Son Heung-min was benched against Newcastle United due to the team’s busy schedule. Son has played many games for both club and country. Postecoglou wanted to use players with fresh legs early in the game. He planned to bring on experienced players like Son, James Maddison, and Yves Bissouma later. Tottenham lost the match 2-1.
83Postecoglou was frustrated with the referee’s decision to award Newcastle’s first goal. Replays showed the ball clearly striking Joelinton’s hand. Postecoglou refused to openly criticize the referee. He said Tottenham would have won the game on a “fair and even playing field.” He said he knew what everyone wanted him to say but he was not going to. He said it was clear that Tottenham would have won the game on a fair day.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou explained that Son Heung-min was benched against Newcastle United due to the team’s busy schedule. Son has played many games for both club and country. Postecoglou wanted to use players with fresh legs early in the game. He planned to bring on experienced players like Son, James Maddison, and Yves Bissouma later. Tottenham lost the match 2-1.
Postecoglou was frustrated with the referee’s decision to award Newcastle’s first goal. Replays showed the ball clearly striking Joelinton’s hand. Postecoglou refused to openly criticize the referee. He said Tottenham would have won the game on a “fair and even playing field.” He said he knew what everyone wanted him to say but he was not going to. He said it was clear that Tottenham would have won the game on a fair day.
