
"Tottenham" team coach Mauricio Pochettino is not surprised that one of his disciples is receiving more attention in preparation for the Asian stage of the season. It is - forward Son Heung-min. According to the Argentine, the player's popularity could be compared to the most famous football stars. "No, I am not surprised. We appreciate and see how people here love Son. Of course, he is an icon. I have previously compared the Korean to David Beckham in terms of popularity. I am happy to hear that the player still wants to improve, become better, and work hard during training. Such a mentality is fantastic and Son is a very good example for fans around the world," said M. Pochettino.