Son Heung-min's foot injury sidelines him for EPL match against West Ham

Son Heung-min (31, Tottenham), who has a 'foot injury', is expected to have an extended period of absence due to the injury.

Tottenham will play against West Ham in the away game of the 2024-2025 season English Premier League (EPL) round 35 at London Stadium in London, England, at 10 p.m. (Korean time) on the 4th. According to manager Ange Postecoglou, who spoke at a pre-match press conference on the 2nd, Son is dedicated to rehabilitation. It seems difficult for him to participate in the match against West Ham.

Son Heung-min's participation in the UEL semifinal second leg against Bodo/Glimt (Norway) on the 9th is also uncertain.

Manager Postecoglou noted, "Son is continuing to improve. He is undergoing personal training and is in recovery. His condition is getting better every day," while emphasizing that "we need to keep an eye on the situation until the UEL second leg. It is still difficult to determine his chances of playing." This means that Son will miss the EPL match against West Ham on the 4th.

"Spurs Express" reported, "There is sufficient time before Son's return. He will miss the West Ham match."

Son Heung-min started and played for 80 minutes in the UEL quarterfinal first leg against Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany) on the 11th of last month.

Since then, he has missed five consecutive official matches, including three EPL games and two UEL first-leg matches against Bodo/Glimt held on the 2nd due to a foot injury.

Amid Son Heung-min's absence, Tottenham won the UEL semifinal second leg 3-1, signaling a 'bright prospect' for reaching the final. Fans, aware of Son's presence, hope that he returns as soon as possible to join Tottenham's 'title challenge.'

Meanwhile, midfielder Lucas Veribal, who recently signed a long-term contract with Tottenham until 2031, has effectively been ruled out for the season due to an ankle ligament injury. Veribal sustained the injury during training before the first leg against Bodo/Glimt.

Additionally, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke, who were substituted during the first leg against Bodo/Glimt, are experiencing pain in their knees and thighs, respectively.

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