Ange Postecoglou has been looking ahead to the North London derby this weekend, and had plenty to say about the experience and value of Heung-min Son going into the game.
The Tottenham captain has been in fine form this season, registering 15 goals and nine assists so far (Transfermarkt). He will be hoping to add more to his tally when Arsenal visit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekend.
Son has already scored six goals against the Gunners during his time with Spurs, including a crucial goal in the meeting between the two sides back in September.
It’s expected Son will lead the line for Ange Postecoglou‘s side on Sunday, and there’s every chance that if Tottenham get a positive result, the South Korean will be at the heart of it.
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Speaking to the press (via Football.London), the topic of the Spurs skipper came up and Postecoglou was asked just how important he will be for the Lilywhites in the upcoming derby.
He said: “It’s vital, he has the experience and for two or three this will be their first home North London derby, so they will need to lean on those who have done it and excelled.
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“Sonny has been a big game player for this club for a long time. He’s been outstanding all year and I know he’s looking forward to the game. We all are. We’re looking forward to any game at the moment.”
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Sonny loves this kind of game, and he almost always turns up for them and delivers something special. I am praying he can be instrumental for us again this weekend and put Arsenal to the sword once more. He’s the main man now who totally understands how important this game is, and as captain, he’s got to transmit that to the rest of the team.
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