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Tottenham’s top five players this season

By Gary Pearson

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Sergio Reguilón of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on December 13, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Sergio Reguilón of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on December 13, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 07: Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Bromwich Albion at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 7, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 07: Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Bromwich Albion at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 7, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images) /

3. Son Heung-Min

The only thing about this selection that might come as a bit of surprise is Sonny not being amongst the top two performers. The South Korean is, irrefutably, enjoying another wonderful campaign, scoring 13 goals while adding six helpers. He and Harry Kane continually build on their rare telepathic understanding, the dynamic duo easily the Premier League’s most prolific tandem.

Son’s recent barren goalscoring patch is the primary reason he has dropped down to No. 3 on the top five list. Unsurprisingly his drought — a streak consisting of only one goal in eight Premier League encounters — has, like Regulion’s absence, coincided with Tottenham’s two-month slump.

Son hasn’t had things his own way in the last two months. Usually a tireless physical specimen, it appears, based on a few uncharacteristic subpar performances, that fatigue is finally starting to negatively affect Son’s performances. Relied on heavily to consistently provide goals and assists, Son isn’t getting the offensive support he requires, which has clearly contributed to his recent languid displays.

But take nothing away from Son, who is always one of the first to be etched on Jose Mourinho’s team sheet. His commitment, desire and devotion to Tottenham will never be in question. He bleeds Lilywhite and will definitely recover from the slump he is currently ensnared.

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