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'Tottenham Captain' Son Heung-min is coming back.
Son Heung-min, who missed seven consecutive official matches due to a foot injury, hinted at returning to the UEFA Europa League (UEL) final.
Son shared a poster of Tottenham's advance to the Europa League final on his Instagram story on the 10th, saying: "'Good morning. He heralded his comeback with one line, 'See you soon on the pitch. Since the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals against Frankfurt on the 11th of last month, Son Heung-min has not played in a total of seven games, including four EPL games and three Europa League games. This is the first time that he has posted a post hinting at his return after being injured. The possibility of meeting Captain Son Heung-min again in the Europa League final as well as the rest of the league is increasing. Local media Sports Mall predicted Son Heung-min may return to the game against Crystal Palace in the 36th round of the EPL on the 11th.
Son Heung-min had a tough time at Tottenham this season. Tottenham Hotspur News, a Tottenham media outlet, said on the 10th (Korea time) 'Son Heung-min showed poor performance unlike his previous appearance, and his leadership as a captain did not help much to reverse the situation of coach Engie Postecoglou recently. Son Heung-min has even been talking about the possibility of leaving Tottenham amid his ups and downs, but he could have one last chance before the transfer, according to the report.
Son Heung-min, who has been between overwork and injury this season, has played in a total of 43 games with 11 goals and 12 assists. This season was not enough for Son Heung-min, who has been hard-carrying Tottenham, where Harry Kane left as a game changer that scores double-digit points in the league every season and scores thrilling goals at every crisis. Tottenham Hotspur News wrote 'Although transfer rumors continue to be raised, they may get a chance to enjoy their last glory at Tottenham.
Tottenham secured the Europa League final on the 9th (Korea time) by winning 2-0 in the second leg of the Europa League semifinal away match against Bodo/Glimt. Son Heung-min, who is committed to rehabilitation due to a foot injury, missed the day along with James Madison, Radu Dragusin and Lucas Beribal, and won completely thanks to goals from Dominic Solanke and Pedro Porro to reach the final with a combined score of 5-1 in two games. Manchester United will try to win their first championship in 41 years at 4 a.m. on May 22 at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao.
Shortly after Tottenham's victory, they posted on Instagram 'We're going to Bilbao!!!Captain Son Heung-min posted a one-line message saying that he was happy to press 'like' on the post.
Tottenham clubs and fans are eager for Captain Son Heung-min to return to the Europa League final. Tottenham Hotspur News said "As Son Heung-min has played a decisive role in Tottenham's important games and big games, he could be a great help to the team in the All English Final against Manchester United despite his poor performance this season." 'I'm not sure if he'll start, but Son Heung-min is a player who can change the flow of the game even if he's a substitute. In the league, Tottenham no longer needs to force Son Heung-min to play in the remaining Premier League games, as ranking competition is meaningless. It is desirable to prepare for the final against Manchester United in perfect physical condition by raising his condition in time for the final and giving him limited time to playmade an opinion that ' He added that `With uncertainty growing over Son's future at Tottenham, if this final match is his last, it could be a perfect farewell stage for Son as well.'
Reporter Jeon Young-ji, sky4us@sportschosun.com .
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
