Son showcased his striking prowess by scoring a spectacular hat-trick during Tottenham’s dominant 5-2 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor last Saturday. The 31-year-old took over the lone striker position in Ange Postecoglou’s tactical setup, leaving a significant impact on the match.
Richarlison, who arrived at Tottenham in the summer transfer window, has yet to find the net in the Premier League this season and has appeared to struggle with confidence on the field.
Despite the widespread anticipation that Spurs would sign a new striker following Harry Kane’s departure, the club ultimately acquired versatile forward Brennan Johnson. According to Jones, an inside source at Tottenham has indicated that Postecoglou plans to rely on Son and Richarlison as the club’s striking options for the entire season.
Jones shared insights from his conversation with a source close to Tottenham’s decision-making shortly after Kane’s move to Bayern Munich. The source conveyed that Richarlison needs to use this opportunity as motivation to prove his ability to score goals consistently. The message from the source was clear: Son will continue to feature as the primary striker throughout the season.
Before his impressive performance at Turf Moor, Son had been primarily utilized on the left-hand side and had yet to find the back of the net in the current season. However, his comfort and success in leading the attacking line for Spurs over the weekend suggest that he may once again start as the forward after the international break.
Son has demonstrated his ability to shine in the striker role when called upon in Kane’s absence. Currently, given Richarlison’s struggles with form, Son appears to be the best-suited option for Postecoglou in the striking position for Tottenham.