Jamie Redknapp and Roy Keane Criticizes Heung-Min Son’s Reaction to Substitution

Tottenham Hotspur’s Heung-Min Son drew contrasting reactions from pundits Jamie Redknapp and Roy Keane after his visible frustration at being substituted in the club’s 4-1 comeback win over Aston Villa. Spurs turned the game around in the second half, but Son’s response to his early exit became a hot topic during the post-match analysis on Sky Sports.

While discussing the decision to substitute Son, Roy Keane took a pragmatic view, noting the importance of rotation and squad depth. “He has just come back from injury as well. Obviously, you are thinking it’s 1-1, you are making a big call there, but it worked out well,” Keane said. “The manager obviously knows the players; he trusts the players to come off the bench. Son was obviously not happy being taken off. It’s a squad game.”

Jamie Redknapp, however, took issue with Son’s visible frustration. “I didn’t like it, to be honest,” Redknapp said. “Richarlison comes on, he makes a goal in Son’s position. The manager is trying to protect him. I just thought it was a little bit uncomfortable to watch.”

Redknapp’s assessment reflected concern over Son’s demeanor, while Keane’s perspective acknowledged the competitive nature of the team. Despite the disagreement over Son’s reaction, Tottenham’s resounding win highlighted their resilience, with Richarlison making an immediate impact off the bench.