Son Heung-min shows trust in coach dos Santos after LAFC derby win

Son Heungmin publicly expressed his trust in head coach Marc Dos Santos after LAFC's victory over LA Galaxy. LAFC defeated LA Galaxy 30 in a 2026 MLS Western Conference match held on the 18th (Korean time) at Dignity Health Sports Park in California, United States. Son Heungmin started the match and added energy to the attack. In the first half, Denis Bouanga converted the penalty kick he had won himself, and Son Heungmin added another goal in the 13th minute of the second half by linking up with Marco Delgado in a counterattack situation. After that, he drew attention with a 'shush' celebration. After the match, Son Heungmin said the team showed strong performances in the derby and that the presence of his teammates and coach gives him great strength. He said that coach Dos Santos respects and trusts him and that they also talk a lot in everyday life. These remarks came amid controversy over the coach's tactical management that has continued since the early part of the season, and it is being noted that along with Son Heungmin's performance, they could have a positive effect on the team's mood as well.