In a talkSPORT program, soccer pundit O'Hara made controversial comments about Tottenham Hotspur striker Son's recent performances, comments that immediately sparked widespread concern among fans and the media. O'Hara said bluntly that he was disappointed with Son's performance and believed that the South Korean star may have entered a downward spiral in his career, even suggesting that he should consider leaving Tottenham Hotspur.
O'Hara began by expressing his doubts about Sun's current form. He mentioned that Sun is no longer as threatening as he used to be in front of the pitch, which makes him feel very disappointed. O'Hara believes that with age, Sun's physical condition and athletic level have declined, which makes it difficult for him to break through the opponent's defense as easily as in the past.
In addition, O'Hara also emphasized the contrast between Sun's past and present. He recalled Sun's once glorious moments, pointing out that at that time, Sun almost always succeeded in breaking through when faced with a one-touch chance. However, now Sun looks out of his depth and his form has clearly declined. According to O'Hara, this change is obvious and something that fans cannot ignore.
However, O'Hara's comments have also sparked a backlash from many fans and experts. Many argued that Sun's contribution on the pitch can still not be ignored despite his age. They pointed out that Sun still maintains a high level of performance in terms of running, passing and shooting in the game, but only due to various reasons his number of goals has dropped. In addition, they also believe that O'Hara is too pessimistic about Sun's future and question whether he truly understands the player's actual situation.
