Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur looks on at the end of the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United
Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur looks on at the end of the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United
Son Heung-min delivered the perfect response to an antagonising Lisandro Martinez, during Tottenham's win over Manchester United.
With Ruben Amorim's side pushing for a late equaliser having seen Joshua Zirkzee and Amad Diallo reduce their deficit to a single goal, the hosts were in no rush to hand them another opportunity. The Spurs captain was in a pedestrian mood as he moved to take a corner in the 88th minute with his side 3-2 up.
World Cup winner Martinez was unimpressed to say the least and was caught by Sky Sports cameras looking to speed up proceedings. The United defender attempted to cajole the dawdling Tottenham star as he approached him from behind and directed him towards the corner flag, along with what appeared to be some choice words.
South Korea international Son was scarcely hurried as he was applauded by home supporters. The 32-year-old regained his composure before delivering the ball straight into the net from the set piece.
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An emphatic response, despite United goalkeeper Altay Bayındır's protestations that his arm was held by Lucas Bergvall. The Turkish goalkeeper remonstrated with the officials following the game to no avail.
Andre Onana's deputy was unable to benefit from VAR which was not in use for the match. Bayindir drew criticism for how he dealt with Son's effort, but not from his head coach.
Asked whether Bayindir had apologised for the goal, Amorim said: “No, he doesn’t have to do that.
“He has to focus. We will see the game, and we will improve every player of this team. We win together, lose together. It is not the individual; it is the team.”
Lisandro Martinez attempted to get Son Heung-min to take a corner more quickly ( Image: Sky Sports)
Martinez meanwhile may have been left feeling somewhat sheepish. The defender's interaction with Son typified a difficult outing in the Carabao Cup, with former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher suggesting United fans may now be concerned about Martinez's form.
"I think a worry for United fans is Lisandro Martinez. I didn't think he'd play well in a back four because he's small, but he had a really good first season," Carragher said on Sky Sports.
"In some ways you'd think he'd be suited to a back three, he can step out on his left foot and he's got two big defenders next to him. But I don't think he's looked as comfortable since Amorim came in. He had a really poor night."
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