'Imprisoned' Son Heung-min is flying again with LAFC as Tottenham fans rue mistake of selling South Korean legend too soon

Son starred once again as LAFC beat St. Louis 3-0 away in the 32nd gameweek of the MLS. The former Spurs captain struck twice - once in first-half stoppage time and again midway through the second half - to seal his team’s fourth consecutive victory. His dazzling display earned him the Man of the Match award and pushed his season record to eight goals and three assists in just eight appearances, and Spurs fans aren't happy that the Lilywhites let him go this summer.

X user @WorldofHotspur wrote: "I've said it before & I'll say it again; Son Heung Min, even on the decline, posed a far greater goal threat than the likes of Tel, Odobert, Johnson, Richy - even Kudus and Xavi on that evidence. Should never have sold him without proper replacements."

@Ivyjhs added: "Different role, simple as that. LAFC use Son to score — obviously, he’s the best finisher. Spurs? Conte and Ange stuck him in other roles, then fans complained he wasn’t scoring. Brilliant logic. Pathetic Spurs fans... they don't know what they've lost."

Spurs fan @GabrielleSophia said: "Son Heung-min was imprisoned on that touchline, that's how thick in the head Spurs are! He had to create something out of nothing just to score."

@austenallan, however, believes MLS is too easy: "Whoever that defender is needs to be bagging groceries tomorrow. I could’ve scored a goal there with that defence."

@anthonypaphitis added: "Every morning I wake up and see Son has scored again. Incredible farming tbf."

Son’s performances have reignited debate among Tottenham supporters, who feel the forward was restricted under Ange Postecoglou’s system before being sold in the summer. In MLS, the 33-year-old appears rejuvenated - scoring from open play, free-kicks, and counter-attacks while leading LAFC’s title charge. His explosive start has reminded fans of his peak Premier League form, proving he still has plenty left to give at the top level.

With LAFC on a four-game winning run, Son will aim to maintain his red-hot form heading into the final stretch of the regular season. The Black and Gold are currently just four points off the top, and they will be hoping the South Korean's form will help them in the playoffs later.