Son Heung-min Faces New Fitness Worries After Spurs’ Victory Over Man City

Tottenham Hotspur Skipper Son Heung-min Faces Fresh Fitness Concerns

Tottenham Hotspur recently won 4-0 against Manchester City on matchday 12 of the Premier League. Despite this victory, the team faces fitness issues, particularly concerning captain Son Heung-min. Guglielmo Vicario confirmed he underwent surgery for a broken ankle, further stressing the squad’s health.

Son has only completed the full 90 minutes in one of his last four matches. He appeared unhappy when substituted during the game against Manchester City. Former Tottenham scout Bryan King shared concerns, stating, “Son should be controlling the left-wing position. Spurs’ play is disrupted when he is frequently substituted. I’m not sure he is 100 percent fit. There was a moment late in the match where Son didn’t look happy on the bench.”

Son’s season started off troubled, and he missed several weeks earlier. Manager Ange Postecoglou seems cautious about fully returning Son to action, especially with a busy schedule ahead. Losing Son again would be a significant setback for Tottenham.

Muscle injuries can worsen if not managed well during recovery. This is crucial for Spurs, as Richarlison and Wilson Odobert have also faced injury issues this season. Son participated in international matches with South Korea, perhaps without enough precaution regarding his fitness.

With 10 games remaining this season, it is likely that Son will be substituted if the team is in a strong position. This was evident in the match against Manchester City, where he left the field with the score at 3-0. Tottenham must carefully manage Son’s fitness to maintain their success this season.