Son Heung-min: My ten-year career in Tottenham is almost complete, I hope to win the UEFA Cup and make my dream come true

May 20th at 3 am on May 22, Manchester United played against Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final. Before the game, Tottenham captain Son Heung-min accepted an interview with UEFA.

■ Regarding the representation of South Korea in Europe

Son Heung-min said: "As a Korean, I feel very lucky. I have always been eager to show my best condition and establish a good image to prove to the world that South Korea can also nurture outstanding athletes. Now based in Europe, it is inseparable from the pioneering of the predecessors, such as Che Bang Geun, Park Ji-sung, Lee Rong-pyo, Qi Cheng-yong, Lee Qing-long and other legends. They paved the way for later generations with their outstanding performance. Compared with Che Bang Geun and other predecessors, I was very frightened, but this difference Rong itself is the highest recognition of me. "

■About the 2019 Champions League final loss

" It is no easy task to make up for that regret. But this is a brand new event and opportunity, and the whole team will face it with a tougher attitude. That failure taught us how to get out of the haze rather than indulge in pain. The moment we witnessed the opponent holding the cup was unforgettable, especially when the other party accepted the congratulations, the mental impact was unforgettable. I hate losing very much, especially in this critical battle."

■About being Tottenham captain

"I can't always be perfect, but I will try my best to show a positive attitude to motivate young players."

■About Tottenham's league dilemma this season "The downturn in the domestic arena is true, but if you give up on yourself, you will not be able to advance to the Europa League final. It is precisely because of the hard work of the whole team that we have today's battle. My secret is to always think about how to contribute more to the team on the court, and focus even in adversity. Recovering. Visualization and psychological training are the key to maintaining stable output. "

■About the Europa League final opponent Manchester United

"We respect our opponents, but we need to focus more on ourselves. Manchester United players must be the same. This will surely be a classic duel and is doomed to be difficult, but our desire to win is even more intense. Ten years of Tottenham's career has been almost complete, but there is only a trophy missing. The dream of winning the championship in the Tottenham jersey has always driven me, and I hope this game will come true."