Tottenham Hotspur fans were left on edge after their UEFA Europa League match against Qarabag, despite a confident 3-0 victory. The cause of concern? Their captain, Son Heung-min, was substituted in the 70th minute due to apparent discomfort. However, manager Ange Postecoglou has since provided a hopeful update on the player's condition.
The Spurs began their UEFA Europa League campaign with an impressive win over Qarabag. Despite facing early challenges such as a 35-minute delay and losing Radu Dragusin to a red card just seven minutes into the game, they managed to dominate possession and maintain control throughout.
However, this feel-good evening was overshadowed by concerns about captain Son Heung-min who showed signs of discomfort before being substituted in the 70th minute.
Uncertainty surrounding Son's condition
Given Son's importance to Tottenham Hotspur – balancing multiple competitions this season – any sign of injury would be significant. Fans were left uncertain whether his substitution was merely precautionary or indicative of something more serious. In his post-match press conference, manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed that Son had indeed felt some discomfort during the match. This initial update left fans anxious about whether he would be fit for upcoming matches.
Thankfully for Spurs supporters worldwide, Postecoglou’s latest update is more positive than initially feared. Speaking about Son’s condition recently he shared that it may not be as serious as initially thought and that the player is eager to return to training and be ready for Tottenham's upcoming games.
Tottenham Hotspur, Ange Postecoglou, said:
“It’s still early days from last night. Fair to say the boys that put in a shift are fairly tired. Apart from Sonny, everyone’s ok, but I don’t think it’s too bad (with Son). He wants to train tomorrow so we’ll see how he goes at training and make a decision from there. We have another day up our sleeve to give him every chance.”
The Importance of Son’s Return
With Tottenham currently placed eleventh in the Premier League table, level on points with Manchester United, their upcoming clash at Old Trafford will be a key challenge. Son’s potential return could prove crucial as the team aims to move up the table following an inconsistent start to the season.
While there was initial concern about Son Heung-min's condition after his substitution during the UEFA Europa League match against Qarabag, recent updates from manager Ange Postecoglou have provided a more hopeful outlook. As one of Spurs' key players, his swift recovery and return would undoubtedly boost their performance in forthcoming matches.
