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'Captain' Son Heung-min (Tottenham) is back.
Tottenham will play the eighth round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season against West Ham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 19th (Korea time). Tottenham is in ninth place with 10 points (3 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses), and West Ham is in 12th place with 8 points (2 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses). Tottenham have won five consecutive games, including the Europa League, and their winning streak was cut in the last Brighton match. He led 2-0 and suffered a shock upset loss of 3-2. There is a desperate need for a reversal.
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The good news has been delivered. Son Heung-min is back. Son Heung-min started in the 2024-2025 UEFA Europa League (UEL) match of Karabakh FK on the 27th of last month, but was replaced in the 23rd minute of the second half due to an abnormality in his right thigh. After the game, both Son Heung-min and coach Enze Postecoglou said it was not a big problem, but the situation was not. Son Heung-min missed all the following matches against Manchester United, Ferencvaros and Brighton. He did not even join the national team during the A-match period in October. Originally, he was listed on the Hong Myung-bo team, but coach Hong Myung-bo removed his name from the list to protect the players.
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 from there,' but the injury was longer than expected. It was the first time Son Heung-min left the team for such a long time since November 2022, when he was out due to an orbital fracture injury. Even the national team was excluded, and the voices of concern became louder.
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Fortunately, he crossed the A-match and recovered quickly. Son Heung-min is reportedly close to returning in person on the 13th. He posted a message on his social media, 'Back soon'(going back soon)', interposing a photo of him wearing a sweat suit and sneakers. Tottenham fans also cheered the post, saying they could not wait. Dr. Rajpal Bra, a V-Sang expert, also said, `Son Heung-min does not appear to be seriously injured. I think I will return after the A match period. But the important thing is how he looks in his training. You have to pass the physical test, and it's up to him to play full time."
Coach Postecoglou said in a club interview on the 17th that Son Heung-min will return from the match against West Ham. He said, `Son Heung-min and Hisalysong were good. I trained with my colleagues. It's really positive news for us. Son Heung-min will be ready because he spent this A-match break really well. "I hope both players will be able to participate in the weekend game because the Hisalysong was also good."
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Tottenham also released a video of Son Heung-min training with his teammates on its official YouTube channel. Son Heung-min, who appeared at the gym first, seemed to be in a light physical condition. Son Heung-min went to the training ground laughing with his teammates. On the 18th, he released photos of players who returned to the club to participate in training after the A-match period, and posted photos of Son Heung-min smiling in plain clothes.
Coach Postecoglou announced Son Heung-min's return at an official press conference against West Ham. Postecoglou said, `Son Heung-min is in good shape,' adding, `He has trained hard for the past two weeks. I regret not being able to play in the national team, but two weeks was a good time." Then "I had a solid training session. Now I'm ready to get back on the field. to be able to participate" he confirmed.
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As expected, Son was listed on the starting list. Son will start on the left wing. Dominic Solanke will stand at the forefront, while Son Heung-min and Brennan Johnson will stand on the left and right. In the center, James Madison, Dejan Klusevski and Yves Bissouma form an inverted triangle. The four-back will be centered on Christian Romero and Mickey van der Ben, with Destiny Udoghi and Pedro Porro on the left and right. The goal is guarded by Guglielmo Vicario.
West Ham face off 4-1-4-1. Mikail Antonio will stand at the front line, while Mohamed Kudus-Lucas Paqueta-Toma Soucek-Jarrod Bowen will sit at the second line. Guido Rodriguez will be the defensive midfielder. The Four Bag will be presented by Emersong Palmeiri - Max Kilman - Jean Claire Todibo - Aaron Wan Bissaka. The goalkeeper's gloves are worn by Alphonse Areola.
vanbasten@sportschosun.com
