Son Heung-min criticized Tottenham's lack of focus following their painful 2-1 defeat to struggling Leicester on Sunday, a loss that further intensified the pressure on under-fire manager Ange Postecoglou. Despite taking the lead through Richarlison's first-half goal, Tottenham was unable to hold on, with Jamie Vardy equalizing and Bilal El Khannouss scoring the winner in a disappointing second half.
The defeat left Tottenham languishing in 15th place in the Premier League, just eight points above the relegation zone, marking a sixth loss in their last seven league matches.
The loss was compounded by angry fans, who jeered Postecoglou's decision to substitute Richarlison and voiced their frustrations by calling for the resignation of Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy. With the atmosphere at the club growing increasingly toxic, Postecoglou's future remains uncertain as he faces mounting scrutiny during his second season at the helm.
However, it was Son's critical assessment of the team's performance that truly highlighted the depth of the frustration, as the Tottenham captain expressed disappointment over their inability to maintain their lead.
Son described the defeat as "very painful" and criticized the team's lapse in concentration, particularly after conceding two goals in quick succession in the second half. He attributed the loss to a combination of sloppiness and poor decision-making in critical moments, adding that the performance was "not good enough."
Despite their recent struggles, Son remained hopeful, stating that there are still many games left and the return of key players could help Tottenham avoid being dragged into a relegation battle, which he believes is "definitely not good enough."
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