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South Korean football expert tells Tottenham fans what to expect from Yang Min-hyuk

A South Korean football expert has provided TBR Football with a detailed insight into what Tottenham Hotspur fans can expect from soon-to-be signing Yang Min-hyuk.

Tottenham are closing in on their fourth signing of the summer having already added Timo Werner, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall to their ranks.

Gangwon FC winger Yang Min-hyuk is set to become the next arrival at Hotspur Way as he nears a switch from K League 1 outfit Gangwon FC.

The North Londoners have placed great emphasis on recruiting young talent this window and have identified the 18-year-old as a future star after impressing in South Korea.

With that said, South Korean analyst Joel Kim has told fans what to expect from Min-hyuk.

Yang Min-Hyuk (No11.) of Korea Republic and Chanasorn Choklap of Thailand seen during the AFC U17 ASIAN CUP THAILAND 2023 match between Thailand an...
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South Korean expert profiles Yang Min-hyuk

Speaking exclusively to TBR Football, Joel Kim provided the full lowdown on what Tottenham fans can expect from Yang Min-hyuk, who is set to be announced on the pre-season tour in Asia.

“If Yang Min-hyuk can be described in two words, it’s power and pace. Add adaptability, and he becomes a versatile asset for Tottenham’s attacking football,” Kim said.

“At just 18, Yang brings incredible speed to the attack, running with youthful vigour. His surprising physical strength allows him to dominate veteran defenders in the K-League 1, Asia’s most physical league.

“His greatest asset might be his adaptability; like Son Heung-min, Yang is two-footed and can play on either the left or right wing. Comparisons to Anthony Gordon and Federico Chiesa highlight his potential.

“Yang loves to charge forward with the ball, whether along the flanks or through the middle, overwhelming defenders with his pace. Defensively, he’s underrated, often intercepting passes and reading plays before they unfold.”

Kim continued and revealed what Min-hyuk needs to improve on: “His weaknesses include occasional clumsiness and dispossession, common among downhill running wingers.

“Recently, he has struggled to find space when tightly marked by several defenders, preventing him from even touching the ball. He needs to step up in those moments and make his presence felt.”

The analyst shared how he thinks the teenager will fit into Ange Postecoglou’s system: “Yang’s playing style suits Tottenham’s attacking football well. He could bring significant width to the attack, charging down either side to take on defenders 1v1 or deliver crosses into the box.

“His high-intensity energy and versatility, including the potential to play as a number 9, distinguish him among Tottenham’s already rich bevvy of wingers.”

  • To find more of Kim’s analysis on Min-hyuk, you can find him on X @KNTFootball, where he often uploads his highlights.

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