"I love him" SON, an unexpected "confession of love"... 80 billion "new engine," not like Werner
The main character is Brennan Johnson, a 23-year-old "new engine" who is a "luxury helper." Johnson was substituted in the 18th minute of the second half, trailing 0-1 in the 27th round of the 2023-2024 English Premier League (EPL) against Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 3rd (Korea time).
He assisted Timo Werner's equalizer in the 32nd minute of the second half and Son's decisive goal in the 43rd minute of the second half, contributing to a 3-1 victory. Son, who scored his 13th goal in two months after the match against Bournemouth in the early morning of January 1, praised Johnson to the fullest.
"Johnson gave two amazing assists and I love him. I love him," he said through Tottenham's Spurs Play. "I want to help him as much as possible. I'm always ready even before the game. He is the player who makes the difference in the game. He was so good, what we needed."
Johnson moved to Tottenham Hotspur on the last day of this season's summer transfer window. The transfer fee was 47.5 million pounds. The deal goes well with Son.
Johnson's first attack point came from Son Heung-min's toe. Coincidentally, the opponent was Palace. Johnson assisted Son Heung-min's winning goal on October 28 last year.
Son also played a role as a helper. Son helped Johnson score the final goal at a theater against Brighton on April 11, when he returned to the Qatar Asian Cup.
He had another chance on the day. Son Heung-min connected with a crucial pass after Johnson was put in, but the ball that left Johnson's foot split the air, not the net.
Werner's debut goal was also helped by Son. Johnson crossed after penetrating the right side with strong concentration, and Son's smart movements stood out. He pretended to run toward the goal but backed away.
Three Palace defenders were tricked by Son Heung-min. In the end, a cross ball passed them all and hung it on Werner's toes. It was a no-mark chance, a goal, if you just put your foot on it.
Son's decisive goal was a "one-man show" that Johnson should be more thankful for. After dribbling about 50 meters, Son swung his right foot into the net in a one-on-one chance against the goalkeeper.
Regarding Werner, Son Heung-min said, "It was an easier game if I had scored a goal in the first half," and then laughed and expected, "I'm happy that Werner scored his first goal for Tottenham, and he will score more."
"If I miss a big opportunity, I feel like the world has turned its back on me, but Werner didn't give up and showed a fantastic play. I'm happy that Werner scored, and I think the team's atmosphere will be revived," he added.
Werner missed a crucial opportunity created by Son Hong-min in the 18th minute of the first half. When Son cut off the opponent's attack, he wasted no time connecting the ball to Werner with his left foot. Werner's first touch was superb. However, he wasted no chance with the opponent's goalkeeper.
Werner replied, "It's terrible to miss two big chances in one game. I'm very happy to score a goal in the end."
