Son Heung-min had left the ground earlier in the Europa League match against Karabakh FK, asking for a replacement due to a hamstring injury during the match. After the match at the time, both Son Heung-min and Enze Postecoglou said it was not a big problem. However, attention was paid to Son’s injury level because the duration of his absence varies greatly depending on the degree of injury, and because speed and shooting can be fatal for strikers who are important such as Son Heung-min.
Before the match against Manchester United, Postecoglou also said, “Everything is fine except for Son Heung-min. I don’t think Son Heung-min is that bad. I’ll see how he goes in training and make a decision there,” but Son’s name has been excluded from the previous matches against Manchester United, Ferenc Barcelona, and Brighton, raising concerns about his injury.
It was the first time since the league game against Leeds in November 2022 that Son Heung-min was excluded from Tottenham’s starting list due to injuries, not physical management or rotation, and due to an orbital fracture, Son Heung-min was unable to play. In about a year and 10 months, Son Heung-min watched the team’s important games without being listed as a substitute resource.
Fortunately, however, Son Heung-min will take rest and recover from the A-match period in October, and positive outlook has emerged that he will be able to return to the league immediately afterwards. Son Heung-min also directly announced his imminent return.
Dr. 꽁머니 said Son could return after the A-match. Paul O’Keefe, the club’s exclusive reporter, hinted that Son will return to training ahead of the match against West Ham. However, the team’s medical staff are taking a careful approach to prevent complications. Son’s full recovery will be very important for Tottenham to maintain its position in the top four this season.
Son Heung-min also posted a picture of himself at the training site on his SNS, saying, “Back soon,” signaling his return from injury. Tottenham fans in the U.S. also cheered for the post, saying, “We can’t wait.”
As expected, Son Heung-min’s return match is scheduled to be against West Ham on the 19th. Son Heung-min will try to score in four games against West Ham after facing off in February 2023.
England’s Football Transfer said, “Tottenham has made a decision on Son Heung-min’s contract,” adding, “Tottenham is currently focusing on guaranteeing the future of its captain Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min is the best source of income in the team, and his contract is valid until 2025. Son Heung-min also admitted that there is no discussion on a new contract yet, but Tottenham will sign a one-year extension to keep him until 2026, and we can see that they will propose it to prevent him from leaving on a free contract.”
When asked about renewing his contract with Karabakh FK at the pre-press conference for the Europa League match, Son said, “We haven’t talked about anything yet.” Son, who wanted to remain as a club legend, is all the more regrettable. Son has no problem if he is already considered a legend with 164 goals and 415 appearances in Tottenham’s total.
Son Heung-min’s return to injury is nearing amid interest in renewing his contract. Attention is also focusing on whether Son Heung-min will be able to turn around the mood for renewing his contract by performing well after returning.