"Sony stepped on the grass for the first time today and she said she felt better."
Son Heung-min is expected to return to the Europa League semifinals on the 2nd of next month.
Tottenham manager Angie Postecoglou updated the news on the extent of Son Heung-min's injury at an official press conference ahead of the away match in Liverpool on the 26th (Korea time).
Tottenham will go to Liverpool in the English Premier League (EPL) at 0:30 p.m. on the 28th (Korea time). If Liverpool beats Tottenham, it will confirm the early victory at home. Four days after the match, on May 2, the Europa League semi-final home match against Norway's Bohdo/Glimt will be played. This is Tottenham's only chance to quench their long-standing trophy thirst.
Amid fans' attention on Captain Son Heung-min's return at a critical time, questions about this were also raised at the press conference.
Son Heung-min has not been on the ground due to a foot injury since the Europa League quarterfinal first-round draw against Frankfurt on the 10th. He missed three consecutive games, including a defeat against Wolverhampton in the league, a second-leg win against Frankfurt, which confirmed Tottenham's semi-final appearance, and a loss against Nottingham Forest. Regarding Son's current status, Postecoglou said, `It is positive for us that Sonny is getting better, but not on Sunday (against Liverpool). All the other players in the last game are doing a good job backing up." Regarding Son Heung-min's possibility of playing in the first round of the Europa League semifinals, he replied, `We have to see.' "I stepped on the lawn for the first time today and he said he felt better..." he said, sending a positive signal.
Asked if Son needed rest or treatment, he said "Both were needed. The foot supports weight, so you can give it a little rest and time to treat it. "The most important thing is to rest the foot for a week and stabilize it so that the return process can begin."
Football London, after reporting Postecoglou's interview and Son's injury, assessed that although Son did not have his best season by his high standards, he still proved to be an important part of Pochettecoglou's system with a total of 11 goals and 12 assists in 43 games for struggling Tottenham this season.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
