Postecoglou claims one Spurs star is a leader ahead of potential captain decision
Ange Postecoglou has showered praise on Son Heung-min for his attributes as a player as well as his leadership qualities.
Son might have even more responsibility on his shoulders soon, particularly with reports now indicating that Bayern Munich are optimistic that they will be able to prise Harry Kane away from Tottenham (Florian Plettenberg).
The South Korean would surely be one of the leading candidates for the captaincy should both Kane and Hugo Lloris depart the club this summer, with the forward set to embark on his ninth season in North London.
Son fell short of the high standards he has set for himself during 2022-23, admitting that he had been playing with an injury for the majority of the campaign (Mirror).
Postecoglou sees Heung-min Son as a leader
The forward will be hungry to prove his worth under Postecolgou, and the Australian admitted that the 30-year-old is as good as anyone in world football when he is firing.
When asked if he has learned anything new about Son, the Tottenham head coach told Football.London: “Not from playing. I know Sonny really well, I’ve known him for a long time. He’s an outstanding player. Especially the way I like teams to play with wingers who are a goal threat, he’s elite.
“He’s as good as anyone because he has that ability to play wide and play one on one. The fact that he scores goals is just priceless. I’m looking forward to working with him.
“He’s another one that I think shows real leadership qualities. I look at him and he’s pretty much a conduit for the whole squad. He mixes in all groups. I don’t think it’s just because he’s popular.
“What he’s done in the game he has a certain standing in the game. It’s good to see that influence on the group. He’s got a massive influence on the group which doesn’t surprise me because I know he’s a leader for his nation and he’s been an icon for his nation for a long time.
“He carries that really well for someone who has been in the spotlight for that long. He has enormous respect among the players.”
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Hearing Postecoglou wax lyrical about Son’s leadership and influence in the dressing room is perhaps confirmation that the Australian plans to hand the forward the captain’s armband if Harry Kane leaves the club this summer.
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