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'Captain' Son Heung-min (Tottenham) was excluded again.
Tottenham, led by head coach Enze Postecoglou, will play the second leg of the Europa League semifinals in 2024-2025 season against Bohdo/Glimt (Norway) at Asmaira Stadium in Nordland, Norway on the 9th (Korea time). Tottenham won the first game 3-1 at home on the 2nd.
There is no Son Heung-min in this game either. Tottenham officially announced on the 8th that 'Postecoglou confirmed that Son Heung-min is improving but will not be accompanied by a squad leaving for Norway to play the second leg of the semi-final against Bohd/Glimt'. Postecoglou said in a pre-match press conference with Bobo/Glimt, `It is disappointing for Son Heung-min. He is earnest in his endeavors. I'm getting better, and I have a chance to play in weekend games, but I haven't done team training yet. But it's getting better. I'll see what happens." Son Heung-min was not seen in the video and photos of the Norwegian away team released by Tottenham on the club's SNS (social network service).
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Son Heung-min was injured in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals against Frankfurt (Germany) on April 11 when he was tackled by opposing striker Jean Matteo Bahoya. He was completely excluded from the away match of the English Premier League (EPL) against Wolverhampton two days later. At the time, Postecoglou said, `Son Heung-min's foot was shocked. I'm on the lookout. He said he will be fine during the away game in the Europa League. However, Son Heung-min also failed to play in the second round of the quarterfinals in Frankfurt on April 18. He stayed in England instead of away to focus on recovering from his foot injury. Son Heung-min also failed to play in the league games against Nottingham and Liverpool. Ahead of the match against Nottingham, Postecoglou said, `Son Heung-min has been having foot problems for a while. I need time to get over it. Nor will Nottingham be able to come forward. It's not clear. He's been dealing with the problem for a while. The situation has not improved for us. Rather, it was getting worse. I think rest will be more important than anything else."
The timing of Son Heung-min's return continues to be delayed. I also watched the first leg of the Europa League semifinal against Bodo/Glimt from a distance. Ahead of the match, Postecoglou said, `I will not play in the game. I'm training, but I'm still out of the team. However, it is steadily developing. I hope I can return soon." Son Heung-min also left the league game against West Ham. He will not be able to play in the second leg of the semi-final against Bobo/Glimt. It is the seventh consecutive game away from the team.
Tottenham will face Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 11th after their away match in Norway. Aston Villa will play an away game on the 17th. If he advances to the Europa League final, he will be on the final stage on the 22nd. Tottenham is trying to win the top of the official tournament for the first time in 17 years since the 2007-2008 League Cup.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
