The return of Son, the waist of Simeone

The Korean scored his first goals this season, Ćolito brought victory to Napoli in Milan

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Son's hat-trick against Leicester, Photo: Reuters
Son's hat-trick against Leicester, Photo: Reuters
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Antonio Conte publicly raised his voice, asking for a reaction from Son, probably knowing that it was only a matter of time before a striker of such caliber would work. The Italian waited longer than he expected, almost 10 games, but after the victory over Leicester (6:2) he could state with satisfaction:

- That's the kind of Son we want.

The Korean came off the bench and only 13 and a half minutes were enough for him to shine in full glory - he scored a hat-trick and promptly led Spurs from 3:2 to a convincing triumph, which at that moment guaranteed first place in the Premier League standings.

THE GOALKEEPER

Lloris (Tottenham) - the final result of 6:2 shows that the attack of the London team made the difference. But the experienced Frenchman was also up to the task, he saved the last big chance with a 3:2 lead.

DEFENSE

Bijol (Udinese) - the "Zebra" defense was fantastic against Inter, and the Slovenian scored in the finish for a total reversal - with a precise header he checked his compatriot Samir Handanović.

Bauer (Augsburg) - shots were fired at Augsburg from all sides, it's a real miracle how Bayern was defeated in the end or how it didn't score at least once. The defense of the small Bavarian club heroically endured...

THE MIDDLE

Bentancourt (Tottenham) - Juventus sacrificed him in January, and Tottenham got a player who holds the middle of the field in him. Just how much work he did in the third and fourth goals against Leicester - he was the scorer, then the assistant after taking the ball away from the opponent. In short, he does everything Conte wants from a midfielder.

De Bruyne (Manchester City) - he was far from a recognizable level against Wolverhampton, but even in an average edition he "packed" two goals - two assists, to Jack Grealish and Phil Foden, launched the "citizens" to triumph.

Makengo (Udinese) - Inter's midfielders were not ready for a football war, Udinese led by the Frenchman was superior in every duel.

Valverde (Real Madrid) - and the Uruguayan is among those players who became worthy of the jersey of the "royal club" under Carlo Ancelotti. Valverde became indispensable, he was also the scorer in the victory in the Madrid derby.

ATTACK

Son (Tottenham) - in eight games this season, he did not score, he had only two assists. And then - a rhapsody against Leicester and the worst defense in the Premier League.

Simeone (Napoli) - "Azuri" can do without Viktor Osimen in this period of the season. Everyone scores in Lućan Spaleti's team, and Ćolito did it in the big derby against Milan - his goal brought triumph to the Neapolitans.

Jesus (Arsenal) - a fantastic cross from Granit Xhaka, an even better header and a goal from the Brazilian - this is another confirmation that this Arsenal can outwit their rivals in various ways.

Real Estate (Lazio) - scored five times this season, in Serie A only Marko Arnautović from Bologna scored more goals (six).

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