Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) mentioned the possibility of returning for the first time since his injury. There is a positive atmosphere as the UEFA Europa League (UEL) final participation signal has been activated.

On the 9th (Korean time), Son Heung-min shared on his Instagram story, "Good morning. See you on the pitch soon," along with a poster of Tottenham's advancement to the 2024-2025 UEL final.

Son Heung-min has missed seven official matches, including four English Premier League (EPL) matches and three UEL matches, due to a foot injury sustained during the first leg of the UEL quarterfinals against Eintracht Frankfurt on April 11.

On the 9th, while Tottenham defeated Norway's Bodo/Glimt 2-0 in the away second leg of the UEL semifinals, Son Heung-min had to watch the team's victory from outside the ground. Tottenham successfully advanced to the final with an aggregate score of 5-1 over both legs. They will compete for the trophy against Manchester United (Man U) on the 22nd.

As Tottenham confirmed their place in the UEL final, attention has turned to the question of whether Son Heung-min will participate in the final.

In this context, Son Heung-min directly hinted at his return by stating, "Let's meet on the pitch soon," leading fans to hope that he might be able to play in the final.

In the UK, there are expectations that Son Heung-min could return sooner. The British media outlet Sports Mole noted, "There is a possibility that Son Heung-min could return for the EPL round 36 home match against Crystal Palace on the 11th." If this happens, Son Heung-min would regain match fitness before playing in the UEL final. It's a positive scenario.

Premier League Injuries, which covers injury information for EPL players, also predicted Son Heung-min's return date to be the 11th.

The timing of his return is the part Manchester United is most curious about. The Manchester Evening News hinted, "Manchester United is listening closely for news on Son Heung-min's return."

Since entering the European stage, Son Heung-min has not experienced victory with his team even once. This final could be an important match that adds 'victory' to his personal career.

[Photo] Son Heung-min / Son Heung-min, Tottenham social media account.

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