Son Heung-min’s Old Trafford Future in Jeopardy: Can He Overcome ‘Severe Pain’ to Stay Put
Son Heung-min, who complained of hamstring pain, will he be able to play in this game away from Manchester United?
Tottenham Hotspur won 3-0 in the home match against Karabakh in the first round of the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League league period on the 27th (Korea time). However, there was a lot of bleeding.
Tottenham’s game plan was thrown into disarray by Dragusin’s early departure. Here, the physical waste due to numerical inferiority was greater than expected. And Captain Son Heung-min complained about the pain of the car string, and his place was taken.
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Son Heung-min’s injury doubt situation is not very good for Tottenham. Although he is still not 100% fit this season, he is still the most threatening man in the Premier League, so the difference between being on and off the pitch is huge.
Tottenham coach Enze Postecoglou did not see Son Heung-min’s condition as a negative. He plans to test Son Heung-min’s fitness ahead of Manchester United’s trip on the 30th.
Coach Postekoglou said, “We will watch this situation together with Son Heung-min. There are also Kulusevskis that can be played in a variety of places, so there are a few options. “For now, I will first look at Son Heung-min’s situation,” he said.
He added, “I don’t always get the final say, but I like to think my opinion matters. “I want to see Son Heung-min play and lead Tottenham for a little longer,” he added.
It is currently known that Son Heung-min’s will to play for Manchester United is strong. In fact, Coach Postekoglou said, “Son Heung-min wants to participate in training the day before the game.”
Perhaps it can be seen as a large piece. Son Heung-min is a player now in his mid-30s. Skill-wise, he can still be considered in his prime, but physically, he is slowly declining.
He has not played in a single game this season without rest. Manchester United’s away game is a very important game, but there is no reason for Son Heung-min to overdo it as he is not in perfect physical condition. It’s only the beginning of the season.
Reporters from ‘Football London’ also shared their opinion on whether Son Heung-min should play in Manchester United’s away game. They also had different views.
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Tottenham reporter Alasdair Gold said, “Everything will be decided in the final training session a day before Manchester United’s trip. “Son Heung-min’s participation will depend on the condition of his hamstring,” he said.
He continued, “It’s difficult to carry out hamstring tests until match day. It will be a late test for Son Heung-min. “It’s better to lose just one game to him than to lose him for quite a while longer.”
Gold added: “Son Heung-min’s game focuses on penetrating the flanks and the middle. If her hamstring is injured rather than tired, playing in the game will make it worse. “I’ll be on the captain’s side not playing.”
Aur selected Vicario, Foro, Romero, Vanderven, Udogi, Sarr, Bentancur, Maddison, Kulusevski, Solanke and Johnson as the best 11 for the Manchester United game. The idea is that Kulusevski can fill Son Heung-min’s void.
However, Lee Willmott had different thoughts. He said, “The biggest question for us is whether Son Heung-min will play or not. “If his physical strength is up to par, it is important for him to play as a starter,” he said.
Wilmot said, “Vicario, Foro, Romero, Vanderven, and Udogi have a stable defense. Here, Bentancur, Kulusevski, and Bissouma will defend the midfield. Maddison will come on from the bench when needed to attack United’s defence. “The most important things are Son Heung-min, Solanke, and Johnson, who are in good shape,” he explained.
From Tottenham’s point of view, there will surely be a strong will to continue their recent upward trend in their away trip to Manchester United. Furthermore, Manchester United’s two-game winning streak was snapped by draws with Crystal Palace and Twente. We can expect Manchester United’s first away win in four years.
In the end, Son Heung-min’s hamstring condition is the most important.
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