Son Heung-min’s Finger Injury Concerns Fans Despite Milestone EPL Game

Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min applauds fans after the match against Chelsea in the 26th round of the 2023-24 Premier League (EPL) held at the Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, England on the 2nd (local time). / Yonhap News Reuters

The attention of fans was once again focused on the fingers of Son Heung-min (Tottenham), who plays in the English professional football Premier League (EPL). This is because it appears the finger dislocated during the Qatar Asian Cup last February has not fully recovered.

On the 10th, an article titled “Son Heung-min’s finger status” was posted on several online communities. An enlarged photo of Son Heung-min’s hand was attached to the article. The author of the post added only a brief explanation: “Son Heung-min appeared in one of Tottenham’s training photos yesterday, but the swelling (in his hands) is still serious.”

If you look at the picture, Son Heung-min’s right middle finger is swollen. Three months ago, the index and middle fingers were dislocated due to a disagreement within the national team, and it is believed that the injuries suffered then have not fully recovered. The swollen condition of the finger can be seen in the photos captured during the match.

In a press conference last March, Son Heung-min said, “The injury is not as serious as you might have worried. Although he said, “Don’t talk about fingers,” fans are showing their concerns.

Fans asked, “When will he get better? There were reactions like “I’m so upset,” “I don’t think I’ve recovered properly,” “Son Heung-min, I hope you stay healthy,” and “I’ I still get angry looking at my fingers.” Some even expressed the opinion, “It seems possible that it has been deformed into a displaced state.”

A finger dislocation is a condition where the bone comes off the knuckle of the finger due to an impact. According to experts, the treatment and treatment period for finger dislocation can vary depending on the condition of the finger and the severity of the dislocation, but it can usually take up to 6 months for finger function to return to a completely normal state. However, discomfort has been known to last up to 12 months.

Meanwhile, Son Heung-min played in his 300th EPL game and scored his 120th goal in the recent game. He rose to a tie for 22nd on the EPL’s all-time scoring list.

Despite Son Heung-min’s performance, Tottenham fell into a quagmire of four consecutive defeats. Currently, they are in 5th place with 60 points and a +11 goal difference. Tottenham have just three games left until the end of the season. For Tottenham to qualify for the UEFA Champions League (UCL) next season, they must win their remaining games and Aston Villa, who are currently 4th, must suffer two defeats in a row.

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