Son Heung-min has revealed how former Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho embarrassed him in front of his teammates.
Mourinho handled Spurs between November 2019 and April 2021, with Son being one of the regular names in the Portuguese’s starting XI at the club.
Son Heung-min Speaks On How He Was Embarrassed By Jose Mourinho
Speaking in an interview with EAFC concerning how he was treated by Jose Mourinho, Son Heung-min recalled an incident where he was dressed down at half-time in front of his teammates by the ex-Chelsea boss.
He said: “One time Mourinho told me off during the game. ‘I don’t think you want to be in a game with teams like Burnley or Stoke [a rough game]’ [he told me] in front of all the players and I was so upset for it. I’m not even an 18-19 year old to be treated like that.”
Son added that Mourinho discussed with him after the incident to dilute the tension and disclose the reason for his outburst.
Son Heung-min said: “Later after the match the coach texted me. [He said] ‘I know you understand that it wasn’t my intention to target and hurt you.
“But I need to make sure that other players are not being lazy, and I need to show them by telling off the best player in the team, and for me, that player is you.’ And after reading that text, I feel good.”
Jose Mourinho, who currently handles Turkish giants Fenerbahce, had a relatively impressive spell at Tottenham Hotspur, although he exited the side acrimoniously.
Mourinho guided Spurs to the Carabao Cup final in the 2020/21 season, however, he was dismissed days before he had the chance to battle for the trophy.
The Lilywhites were ultimately beaten by Manchester City 1-0 in the final on April 25, 2021, with Aymeric Laporte scoring the decisive goal of the game in the 82nd minute.
Son Heung-min
Moreover, Son Heung-min joined Spurs from Bayer Leverkusen on August 28, 2015, for a fee of €30 million.
The 32-year-old is considered one of the best players in the world and one of the greatest Asian footballers of all time.
Son Heung-min, who was born in Chuncheon, South Korea, is known for his speed, finishing, two-footedness, and ability to link play.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career
The South Korean has played for just three clubs in his career, namely; Hamburger SV, Bayer Leverkusen, and Tottenham Hotspur.
His Career Stats?
Son has made 408 appearances for Tottenham Hotspur, scoring 162 goals and providing 84 assists in all competitions.
Cumulatively, the attacker has 573 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 211 goals and providing 98 assists across all competitions.
Internationally, Son Heung-min has made 127 appearances for South Korea, scoring 48 goals and providing 20 assists.
Son Heung-min Achievements
Son is yet to win a major career trophy, but he is a 7-time recipient of the South Korean Footballer of the Year award winner.
He has been named the Player of the Year at Tottenham Hotspur twice, winning it in 2019/20 and 18/19.
Son Heung-min took the Premier League Golden Boot in the 2021/22 season, scoring 23 league goals all through the campaign.
The South Korean will be hoping to guide Tottenham Hotspur to success in the 2024/25 season under the tutelage of Ange Postecoglou.
