Son Heung-min's foot injury seems to be more serious than expected.
Tottenham will play Nottingham Forest in the 33rd round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, at 4 a.m. on the 22nd (Korea time). Tottenham can reach 13th if they win this round.
Ahead of the game, Tottenham fans are only concerned about Son Heung-min's physical condition. This is because even if they win all the remaining games in the league in the future, they will not secure tickets for the European competition. There is no point in having more lingering feelings in the league standings.
Son Heung-min's injury was reported ahead of the second leg of the Europa League (UEL) quarterfinals against Eintracht Frankfurt. Tottenham manager Enze Postecoglou said, `Son Heung-min did not accompany him on the expedition after all. He is the only player missing. I've been running with a foot injury for a few weeks now and I've been able to endure it, but the pain has intensified in recent days. I tried to train before coming, but I was in a bad condition, so I ended up deciding to sit out."
Compared to Postecoglou's remarks, Son Heung-min's injury does not seem to be a matter of a day or two. Son Heung-min played with foot injuries for more than a month, but like all injuries, it is bound to get worse if he plays with patience. Son Heung-min's foot injury was the same.
Son Heung-min, who took a good break from one game, does not seem to be in a state where he can still play. Ahead of the match against Nottingham Forest, Postecoglou said, `Son Heung-min is still difficult to play. Since I've been suffering from foot injuries for quite a while, I decided that now is the right time to recover. So he will definitely miss the game against Nottingham as well. All the other players are ready to play" he said.
Coach Postecoglou replied that he did not know how bad Son Heung-min could be. He said `Son Heung-min has been battling this injury for quite some time. Recently, however, not only has the condition not improved, but rather has been deteriorating. Rest is probably the most important thing for this kind of injury. So I decided to give Son some time to recover now, because Son is a player who always wants to train. I think we'll have to give Son a break from now on and see how he reacts."
Son Heung-min's physical condition did not suddenly improve ahead of the match against Nottingham. Son Heung-min's name was omitted from Tottenham's starting list against Nottingham, which was predicted from English Football London. Matisse Tel was expected to appear in Son Heung-min's position. Along with Tel, Hishalisson and Wilson O'Dober are expected to start.
Son Heung-min is not a player who cares a lot about his personal record, but it is regrettable that the league's record of 10 goals, which has been consistent since the 2016-2017 season, is on the verge of being broken this season. Tottenham will hope Son Heung-min will be able to play against Liverpool/ but will be able to play from the first leg of the UEL semi-final against Glimt. Son Heung-min, who is desperate to win more than anyone else, will feel the same way.
Reporter Kim Dae-sik rlaeotlr2024@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
