Son Heung-min Insists on Playing Despite Injury Concerns for South Korea
Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min was intent on playing for South Korea in their 6-0 win over Vietnam on Tuesday, despite the club’s injury concerns. The 31-year-old completed a full 90 minutes and scored in the victory, despite nursing a groin injury.
South Korea’s medical staff revealed that Son was nursing a groin injury after he reported for international duty last week, and during the closing stages of the friendly against Vietnam, the Spurs captain showed clear signs of discomfort on the pitch.
However, he was left on the pitch for the remainder of the game by South Korea’s head coach Jurgen Klinsmann, who is adamant that the forward has not aggravated the injury.
Son Heung-min’s Injury Status
When asked about his injury after South Korea’s win, Son said: ‘Injuries are an inevitable part of living as a footballer. I was worried about whether to play in today’s game, but I couldn’t accept coming to Korea and not playing in front of the fans. I discussed with the coach and told him I would play in the game. I couldn’t participate much in training, but I’m grateful to the coach for respecting my decision.’
Speaking about his decision to keep Son on the pitch, Klinsmann said: ‘The original plan was to play 90 minutes. The muscle injury did not recur, and there was no problem when checked at the 60th minute.’
Son Heung-min’s Return to Tottenham Hotspur
Son will now travel back to London ahead of Spurs’ Premier League clash against Fulham next Monday. With Tottenham currently dealing with a number of injuries, Son’s return is a welcome boost for the club.
The South Korean international has been in fine form this season, scoring 10 goals and providing five assists in all competitions. His return will be a major boost for Spurs as they look to continue their push for a Champions League spot.
Conclusion
Despite his injury concerns, Son Heung-min was determined to play for South Korea in their 6-0 win over Vietnam on Tuesday. The 31-year-old completed a full 90 minutes and scored in the victory, and will now travel back to London ahead of Spurs’ Premier League clash against Fulham next Monday. His return will be a major boost for Spurs as they look to continue their push for a Champions League spot.