Son Fails to Justify High Price Tag in Spurs’ Loss to Liverpool

Tottenham Hotspur suffered their fourth home Premier League defeat of the season, falling 6-3 to league leaders Liverpool. The loss drops Spurs to 11th place after winning just once in their last five league matches.

While injuries have impacted Tottenham’s backline, the alarming drop in work rate and quality is a major concern for manager Ange Postecoglou. The makeshift defense struggled against Liverpool’s potent attack.

Son’s Disappointing Display

Heung-min Son, expected to be Tottenham’s creative force after Harry Kane’s departure, failed to make an impact against Liverpool. The South Korean forward completed just 50% of his dribble attempts and none of his crosses.

Son lost possession 10 times and was caught offside three times, unable to threaten Liverpool’s defense. His lackluster performance earned him a poor 3/10 rating from The Express.

Despite scoring six Premier League goals this season, Son has shown signs of decline in recent weeks. His £100 million valuation from last summer now seems vastly inflated given his current form.

Time to Reassess Son’s Value

At 32 years old, Son’s value is likely to continue decreasing. While still capable of moments of brilliance, these have become increasingly rare. Tottenham desperately need to inject fresh talent into their attack.

Son’s recent slump raises serious questions about his £100 million price tag. Unless his form improves dramatically, Spurs will struggle to recoup anywhere near that valuation in the future.