Son Heung-min’s return to Tottenham Hotspur after the Asian Cup comes at a crucial time for the struggling team. Spurs have struggled in their recent matches without their captain, winning only one of their three Premier League games and crashing out of the FA Cup. Son’s absence has been keenly felt, as he is still the club’s top goalscorer despite missing the entirety of January.
However, there is good news for Spurs fans as Son is expected to be available for their upcoming match against Brighton. He returned to Hotspur Way on Thursday after South Korea were knocked out of the Asian Cup by Jordan. Having trained with the club this week, Son will join his teammates on the pitch on Friday and, barring any injury, will be involved in the match.
It is yet to be confirmed whether Son will be fit enough to start the game, with manager Ange Postecoglou likely to include him on the bench instead. This cautious approach is understandable considering Son’s long absence from the team. Nonetheless, his return will undoubtedly provide a huge boost to Spurs and their hopes of returning to winning ways.
Son’s impact on the team cannot be understated. In his last game for Tottenham on New Year’s Eve, he scored in a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth, bringing the team within three points of league leaders Liverpool. Since then, however, the gap has stretched to seven points as Tottenham began to falter without their star player. They managed a narrow 3-2 comeback win over Brentford, but draws against Manchester United and Everton have hindered their progress.
The clash against Brighton is set to take place on Saturday, February 10 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. TalkSPORT 2 will provide live and exclusive coverage of the match, with Faye Carruthers serving as the host. Commentary will be provided by Ian Danter and former Arsenal star Perry Groves. Fans can also tune in to talkSPORT.com for all the reaction from north London.
Spurs fans will be eagerly awaiting Son’s return and hoping that his presence on the pitch can help turn their fortunes around. Whether he starts the match or comes off the bench, there is no doubt that his return will inject a much-needed boost of confidence and firepower into the team. As Tottenham looks to climb back up the Premier League table, all eyes will be on Son as he aims to make an immediate impact and help his team secure a crucial victory against Brighton.