Tottenham news: ‘Sloppy starts are not ideal’ – Son Heung-Min

Son Heung-Min thinks Tottenham Hotspur’s “sloppy” starts have to be cut out if the club are to progress.

Spurs came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Bournemouth on Sunday, but face a huge game in midweek in the Europa League against AZ Alkmaar.

Speaking to SpursPlay after Sunday’s game, Son said: “Everybody has to look at ourselves. Nobody will help us except on the pitch.

“I think those guys who are playing need to take more responsibility as I always say and look, it’s been many, many times we have been sloppy, we start sloppy, get behind and then chase the game. It’s not ideal.

“We have to be very strong and make a step forward. You can’t always stay on the same stairs, you have to try to make a step forward as we move on.

“It is already past the game, so we have to look forward, be positive and take some tough moments because Thursday is another big game at home.”

Ange Postecoglou’s side have to overturn a 1-0 deficit in the second-leg against the Dutch side to progress in the club’s only hope of cup success left this season, and Son believes the entire club have to be together on Thursday.

“We need everyone. From the supporters, players, staff, from the club, we need everybody with that game to turn it around,” he said.

“Look, quality doesn’t bring the wins. The games always need a mentality and the care and the performance. Hard work always matters.

“We need to be focused, take it seriously, respect our opponent and do everything we can to turn it around, especially at home.”