Disappointed To Lose, Song Heung-min Calls Tottenham Hotspur Lembek Team

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min celebrated a goal before losing to West Ham United (X/@SpursOfficial).

JAKARTA - Captain Totteham Hotspur, Son Heung-min, was disappointed by the team's defeat against West Ham United. So upset, he called Spurs a soft team.

Son admits Tottenham's performance is really hard to accept. Superior first, they ended up losing the London Derby.

In the 2023/2024 Premier League duel at home, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Friday, December 8, 2023, early morning WIB, The Lilywhites were forced to surrender 1-2 by West Ham.

The defeat had a serious impact on the team. Tottenham have certainly failed to overshadow Manchester City. They are three points behind Man City who also lost 1-0 to Aston Villa.

Tottenham's points stuck in fifth place have also been matched by Manchester United with 27 points.

The 2-1 win over Chelsea made MU move up to sixth. They lost the goal difference with Tottenham so that United's position could not be even higher.

Tottenham itself set a bad record. They became the first team in Premier League history to lead 1-0 first, but then lost in five games in a row.

"Lose like that is really hard to accept. We should have won five games in a row. West Ham was a tough opponent, but we were too soft," said Son.

"In the Premier League, you never know what happens at the end of every game. What is clear is that you have to win it. If you lose like that, obviously it's unacceptable," he said.

"Players are fully responsible. Fans don't deserve this kind of thing," said the South Korean star.

The defeat to West Ham made Totteham have to work extra hard to improve the rankings.

This achievement is beyond predictions because Tottenham previously perched at the top of the standings. They even took turns with Arsenal and Man City at the top of the standings.

However, the competition map began to shift. Arsenal and Liverpool began to leave their competitors.

Meanwhile, Tottenham and Man City are fighting for a position in the Champions League zone with Aston Villa and MU.

Ange Postecoglou's manager said players don't have to blame each other. According to him, the team needed and needed determination to win the game.

"No one is blamed and no need to blame yourself. The only way is to make changes," said Postecoglou.

"I want to win. That's why I came to this club," he said.

Postecoglou hopes Totenham can bounce back in the next game. However, they face a guest Newcastle United who needs a win.

This will be a hot and tight match that will be held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Sunday, December 10, 2023, WIB night.