Pundit claims Heung-Min Son doesn’t look like a Tottenham captain | OneFootball

Tottenham captain Heung-Min Son endured a night to forget as his side suffered a heavy defeat in the Carabao Cup.

The North London club had entered the match with high hopes, but things quickly unravelled in a frustrating and disappointing evening.

For Son, the match not only brought defeat but also raised questions about his leadership on the pitch.

Spurs had arrived at Anfield with a crucial advantage, but from the opening whistle, it was clear that the home side had other plans.

With the stakes high, we expected a spirited performance from their captain and senior players. Instead, what unfolded left many questioning whether the team had the mentality to rise to the occasion.

Despite a brief glimmer of hope in the first half, Spurs were thoroughly outplayed, failing to register a single shot on target.

The reaction after the match was damning, with one former player delivering a particularly scathing assessment.

Leadership questions surround Heung-Min Son

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One of the biggest talking points after the match was Heung-Min Son's role as captain.

Former Tottenham player and now Sky Sports pundit, Jamie Redknapp, did not hold back in his post-match analysis and was particularly blunt in his assessment, stating: "I just don't see him as a captain."

While Son has led by example in many matches this season, his lack of vocal leadership was evident in a game where Spurs needed guidance from their experienced players.

Although Son delivered an impressive performance against Brentford just days earlier, Tottenham’s inconsistency has been a recurring issue.

If the team hopes to end their long wait for silverware, stronger leadership in big moments will be essential.

Crushing blow for Tottenham at Anfield

Tottenham entered the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final with a slender one-goal lead, but Liverpool made light work of erasing that advantage.

Cody Gakpo opened the scoring just beyond the half-hour mark, levelling the tie on aggregate with a well-taken volley.

Shortly after the break, Mohamed Salah converted from the penalty spot to put Liverpool ahead, before Dominik Szoboszlai and Virgil van Dijk added to Spurs’ misery.

The Lilywhites offered little in response. Besides Son striking the crossbar, Tottenham struggled to advance into Liverpool’s final third, particularly after Richarlison was forced off early due to injury.

Spurs' lack of fight and creativity was glaring, leading to strong criticism from pundits.