Can Heung-Min Son steady the Tottenham ship in the coming weeks?
Saturday 2 February 2019 08:00, UK
Heung-Min Son is back from the Asian Cup to help inspire an injury-hit Tottenham side. We check out his Fantasy Football credentials...
South Korea's exit at the quarter-final stage of the Asian Cup, while disappointing for the player, gave Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino an unexpected boost with Harry Kane and Dele Alli still out of action.
Immediately restored to the side to face Watford, Son scored the equaliser to spark a comeback, which was completed by Fernando Llorente in the final minutes of the match at Wembley.
Son now has eight goals in nine appearances in all competitions for Spurs and has contributed to 14 goals in only 13 Premier League starts through his nine strikes and five assists.
Son's form and influence makes him a tantalising Sky Sports Fantasy Football option in Kane's absence. At £10.6m he comes in at £2.4m less than the England striker, which would allow you to reinvest in the rest of your Fantasy XI, especially with the Overhaul (unlimited transfers till February 22nd, discounting from your 40 per season) starting on February 11.
Son earned seven Fantasy Football points for his performance against Watford but with consecutive home matches against Newcastle and Leicester - followed by a trip to Burnley - to come for Spurs, there is every chance of him racking up more points for your team.
After this run of fixtures, Spurs travel to Chelsea and then host north London rivals Arsenal but Son has recorded a goal and an assist against those sides - a reminder of his influence against the 'big six' sides as well.
A mere 3.2 Sky Sports Fantasy Football bosses have shrewdly selected his services thus far, and have been rewarded with a 60-point haul in his last six matches. The South Korean has earned 99 points from his last nine games, averaging 11 per match in that period.
Son's value to Tottenham is unquestioned but where Fantasy Football is concerned, he appears to be flying under the radar. Will you take advantage? Change and select your team here…
