It has been a roller coaster of a season for Tottenham Hotspur so far this year.
Ange Postecoglou’s side currently sit in eighth place in the Premier League, and while they have picked up some impressive wins against the likes of Manchester United and West Ham United, they have also lost to Brighton & Hove Albion and, most recently, Crystal Palace.
However, while the North Londoners have been frustratingly inconsistent in the league, they have been exceptional in the cup competitions and are currently undefeated in both the Europa League and Conference League.
Moreover, Postecoglou got one over Pep Guardiola in the former on Wednesday night and now has a real chance to end the club’s trophy drought in the coming months, but a problem is brewing under the surface, and it involves Son Heung-min.
Spurs’ Son Heung-min problem
Okay, let’s get straight to the point here before the pitchforks come out. Spurs’ issue with Son is not his form or ability; it is his age and the need to find a long-term replacement.
The South Korean legend is still a productive member of Postecoglou’s squad, but at 32 years old, he is far closer to the end of his career than the start.
As fans will attest, he is less effective on the wing than he used to be, and that’s not surprising as, according to research conducted by The Athletic, wingers typically enter their peak years at around 26 years old.
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