'Sunny, did I do well?' Tottenham teammate Timo Werner, after a dominant performance with one goal and one assist, says, "Son Heung-min, I'm glad he found a place where he can play while enjoying himself."

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Tim Werner (30, San Jose Earthquakes) expressed deep affection for his former Tottenham teammate Son Heung-min (34, LAFC).

On the 20th (Korean time), Werner delivered a standout performance with one goal and one assist in the away match against LA FC at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, USA, leading his team to a 4-1 victory in the 2026 MLS Round 8.

Starting as a left-sided attacker, Werner provided an assist in the 8th minute of the second half when the score was tied 0-0. Cutting inside from the left side of the penalty area, he made a precise pass to the opposite side, where Yussef Bouali scored.

Three minutes later, Werner scored his MLS debut goal. In the 11th minute of the second half, after receiving the ball near the center circle, he broke through the defense with a powerful dribble into the box and scored with a left-footed shot.

San Jose capitalized on Werner's performance, scoring consecutive goals to secure a decisive 4-1 win.

In contrast, Son Heung-min, who started as the lone striker, played the full 90 minutes and took five shots, but failed to find the net as hoped.

After the match, Werner told a broadcasting network, "Today's goal was very meaningful. I had been dealing with injuries and difficult times. I'm proud to have returned in such circumstances, scored a goal, and helped secure the victory."

Before the match, Werner met Son Heung-min, sharing a bright smile and a warm embrace. When asked about reuniting with Son, he said, "Before the game, we joked around lightly, and after the match, we had a longer conversation. I'm truly happy to see Son again. He was a wonderful friend during our time at Tottenham."

He added, "I'm so happy that Son found a place where he can play while enjoying himself, and I'm also happy to see him again."

Werner joined Tottenham from Leipzig in January 2024 and played alongside Son Heung-min for one year and six months. At the time, when Werner was struggling, Son encouraged him, saying, "When Werner first arrived at Tottenham, he seemed to have lost a bit of confidence. But as I always say, Werner is a former Bundesliga top scorer, and I expect him to contribute even more goals and assists for the team."

Furthermore, in April 2024, as Werner's loan period was nearing its end, Son publicly stated, "I want to keep playing together." Son explained, "Werner's role is very significant and important in how our wingers approach the game. The two of us understand each other well and are delivering excellent performances."

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