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title: "Tottenham told to axe Son Heung-min"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2023-02-02T08:10:21Z"
modified: "2023-02-02T08:10:21Z"
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# Tottenham told to axe Son Heung-min

**[Tottenham](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) have been told to axe forward Son Heung-min by pundit and former SPFL striker Tam McManus.**

### The Lowdown: Son stars in 2022…

The South Korea international played a starring role for Spurs during their push for a [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) top four finish last campaign.

Son’s electric form over 2021/2022 was a major contributor to Antonio Conte’s successful first season at the club with the attacker bagging an incredible 23 goals and seven assists in 35 starts [(WhoScored).](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/30/Archive/England-Tottenham)

The former Bayer Leverkusen winger even [shared a Golden Boot award](https://www.premierleague.com/news/2626553) with Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah – owing to his phenomenal form at the time.

### The Latest: McManus calls for Son axe…

Speaking to[Football Insider,](https://www.footballinsider247.com/pundit-left-baffled-by-heung-min-son-after-huge-tottenham-development/) pundit McManus claims Son’s[dip in form](https://theathletic.com/4039944/2022/12/30/spurs-son-heung-min-form-analysis/) this year should result in the player being dropped – citing his general play as an issue alongside his weakened goal threat.

He explained:

*“**This guy won the golden boot last season, I don’t understand what has happened, it’s amazing, really.*

*“Everything he touched went in the back of the net and this season couldn’t be more different. He is so far off the pace.*

*“Not only is he not scoring but his general play just isn’t there either. You have to get him out of the team. I don’t know if Richarlison and Kulusevski are fully fit but when they are they need to come in.*

*“You have to play your form players. Tottenham are having a decent season even if the mood around the club is quite negative.*

*“Performances are well below par and Son kind of sums that up.”*

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### The Verdict: Form is temporary…

The star’s decline is a shame to behold for both supporters and neutrals but we believe Son’s return to the top level is merely a matter of time.

Overall, he has amassed a quite incredible [139 goals and 77 assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/heung-min-son/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/91845) since signing for Spurs from Leverkusen – making his [£22 million transfer fee](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/on-this-day-in-2015-tottenham-complete-signing-of-son-heung-min-for-pound22million-1630062032000) seem like a real bargain.

The 30-year-old has displayed his true class in a Lilywhites jersey time and time again, including on the big stages, [scoring](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/heung-min-son/bilanzdetails/spieler/91845/plus/1/gegner/281) three goals across two Champions League quarter-final legs against Man City in 2019.

Son played a major role on their run to an unprecedented first ever European Cup final that same season, owing to the player’s natural talent and incredible ability.

Even if the ex-Bundesliga star needs time out of the starting eleven, we’ve little doubt his form will inevitably pick up again.