Son Heung-min has lost his shooting touch, is lacking confidence and there are calls to drop him

The South Korean is at risk of losing his starting place in the Spurs line-up This season though he has struggled with calls for him to be dropped Son Heung-min was one of the star performers of the Premier League last year How quickly things can change in football. Just eight months ago Son Heung-min won the Golden Boot after his incredible scoring form Now the Tottenham star is enduring his worst season since joining with just four goals After years of top performances and being widely regarded as the most underrated player in the Premier League, fans are now left wondering how things have gone so wrong. Son Heung-min's decline since last season Per 90 minutes 2021-2022 2022-2023 Goals 0.69 0.24 Assists 0.21 0.12 Goals and assists 0.89 0.36 Expected goals 0.47 0.30 Total shots 2.6 3 Chances created 2.2 1.9 Touches 50.2 45.3 Touches in opposition box 4.7 3.8 Dribbles completed 1.5 0.79 Big chance total 0.89 0.36 Big chance scored 0.39 0.06 Big chance conversion % 43.3% 16.7% He had a stunning shot conversion rate of 26.7% by netting 23 of the 86 shots he attempted - the best of any player who attempted 20 shots during the 2021-22 season. Antonio Conte could soon lose patience with Son's form and drop the South Korean to the bench Son struggled again on Thursday as Tottenham suffered a 4-2 defeat to Manchester City Why he's not working as well in attacking areas could be down to a number of different factors - one of which is the same fatigue that has affected a number of other players in the league, particularly at Liverpool. Dejan Kulusevski has been one of Tottenham's star performers while Richarlison could steal Son's position 'For sure a team like us we need in every game, injuries or not injuries, the most important players to give their best, but you know across a season in 60 games that you can't play every game at the peak of your form and make a difference.