Son Heung-min (32, Tottenham), who is recovering from a hamstring injury, is close to returning.
Tottenham will play West Ham in the eighth round of the 2024-20245 English Premier League at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, at 8:30 p.m. on the 19th (Korea Standard Time).
Son Heung-min started in the first UEFA Europa League match against Karabakh on Sept. 27, but suffered an unexpected hamstring injury. He was replaced after shooting around the 25th minute of the second half, complaining of discomfort.
After the game, coach Engie Postecoglou said, “I didn’t discuss the injury enough with Son Heung-min, but I think I felt a little tired.”
Postecoglou has given Son time to concentrate on recovering from his injury. He was excluded from the list of players in the sixth round match of the Premier League against Manchester United on Sept. 30. Postecoglou said after the match, “He is not in good condition,” adding that he will closely monitor his condition going forward.
The injury was expected to be minor, but he needed sufficient recovery time. Son also missed the second match of the UEFA Europa League against Ferencvaros on the 4th. He also missed the national A-match in October. The Korea Football Association decided not to convene the match to protect Heung-min’s thigh on the same day.
Son Heung-min also failed to play in the Premier League match between Tottenham and Brighton on Sunday. He could not return to the team because it was too early. He could not play in three consecutive games. 안전놀이터
Son Heung-min, who took a good rest, is about to return to the team. Chances are high that he will return to the team through the match against West Ham. “He will fully participate in training this week and is aiming for the match against West Ham,” said O’Keefe, who is familiar with Tottenham’s internal affairs.
Postecoglou also showed positive signs of Son’s return. “Son Heung-min and Hisalisson showed good performance in training, which is very positive news. Son has completed preparations by spending the A-match break well, and I hope he will be able to return this weekend,” he said at a press conference before the match against West Ham.
Son Heung-min also released a photo of himself sitting in the background of the training ground on his social media account on the 13th, adding the comment, “Back soon,” hinting at his return from injury.
