Ange Postecoglou Unveils Unexpected Reason for Son Heung-min’s Positional Shift

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Tottenham halted a five-match winless streak by dominating top-four contenders Newcastle, securing a 4-1 victory on home turf.

Son and Richarlison played pivotal roles in the triumph, with the Tottenham captain concluding the scoring with a late penalty, following the Brazilian forward’s two goals.

Postecoglou, despite Son’s success as a new number nine this season, positioned him on the left wing. Richarlison, now fully fit, returned to his preferred central role after struggling to find the net in previous matches.

Post-match, the Greek-Australian manager addressed the tactical decision, stating, “Richy’s healthy now, and I think that’s his best position, through the middle.

Sonny, being our best finisher, provided us with more scoring opportunities from the left. He set the tone early, and the rest of the lads fed off him.”

Richarlison, having recently recovered from groin surgery before the November international break, emphasized the significance of returning to full fitness for his peak physical condition in the aftermath of Sunday’s victory, as conveyed to international media.

Postecoglou echoed this sentiment, stating, “Richy was important to us at the start of the year too, but he wasn’t fully fit. You could tell he was somewhat restricted in his movements, and at times, we had to deploy him out wide to navigate through games.

Since his return, it’s evident he feels much better physically, contributing positively to his mental state. His two goals today were exceptional, but it’s not just about the goals; it’s also about his overall work rate, energy, and physicality.”

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