Son Heung-min, a forward for Tottenham, has stated he was sorry to see manager Antonio Conte leave the club and that he feels responsible for the Italian’s departure as he has been unable to match his outstanding performance from the previous season.
Son tied for the league’s second-highest goal scorer with 23 goals last season to help Spurs finish fourth under Conte.
However, the South Korean has only netted six goals in the league so far this season.
Spurs dismissed Conte on Sunday eight days after he criticized his players, in a dramatic press conference held in the wake of a 3-3 draw at Southampton, as being egotistical, lacking in team spirit, and incapable of performing under pressure.
“As a player, I am really sorry. He’s a world-class coach, and we had a great journey together,” Son said after South Korea’s 2-1 friendly loss to Uruguay in Seoul on Tuesday.
“I should have played better, I feel responsible for his departure because I haven’t helped the club all that much.
Heung-Min Son says he’s sorry to see Antonio Conte leave Tottenham and feels responsible for the Italian’s exit 😥 pic.twitter.com/KEnSr4YBCL
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“I am grateful for what he’s done. He’s such a great coach and has so much experience. I will be rooting for him.”
Tottenham have been eliminated from the domestic cup competitions as well as the Champions League.
They are fourth in the Premier League with 49 points from 28 games and return to action at Everton on Monday evening.
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