World Cup 2022: South Korea's Son a doubt for Qatar
Soccer Football - Champions League - Group D - Olympique de Marseille v Tottenham Hotspur - Orange Velodrome, Marseille, France - November 1, 2022 Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min receives medical attention after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Eric Gaillard
Audio By Vocalize
Tottenham on Wednesday said forward Son Heung-min will
undergo surgery on a fracture around his left eye, putting the South Korean
star's World Cup at risk.
Son was forced off during the first half of Spurs' 2-1 win
over Marseille on Tuesday that secured their place in the last 16 of the
Champions League.
"We can confirm that Heung-Min Son will undergo surgery
to stabilise a fracture around his left eye," Tottenham said in a
statement.
"Following surgery, Son will commence rehabilitation
with our medical staff and we shall update supporters further in due
course."
The Premier League club gave no date for his return, but he
faces a race against time to be fit for South Korea's opening match of the
World Cup against Uruguay on November 24.
Son is his country's captain and a national icon thanks to
his exploits for both club and country.
The 30-year-old has scored 35 goals in 106 international
appearances and won gold at the Asian Games in 2018, a medal which secured him
an exemption from national service.
Son seems certain to miss Tottenham's Premier League clash
with Liverpool on Sunday.
Antonio Conte's men also face Nottingham Forest in the League
Cup and Leeds before club football breaks for the World Cup.
Leave a Comment