Tottenham did not have the service of captain Son Heung-min in the last 3 matches. More worrying, the Korean striker may not participate in the semi -final first leg of the Europa League with rival Bodo/Glimt. Earlier in the quarter -final match against Eintracht Frankfurt, the 32 -year -old star was also absent due to injury.
In this weekend's match against Liverpool in round 34 of the Premier League, Son is likely to continue to be absent. This is the biggest concern for captain Ange Postecoglou at the moment. Bodo/Glimt are considered the weakest team in the semi-finals, but once they have reached this round, the Norwegian representative cannot be underestimated.
Postecoglou is very concerned about Son's situation. The Australian strategist shared that Son has had problems with his leg in the past few weeks, but in recent days the situation has become more and more serious. The Korean star will almost certainly not be able to play in the match against Liverpool this Sunday.
"coming Thursday is a very important night for us (the first leg of the Europa League semi-final against Bodo/Glimt). Right now, the coaching staff will consider who should play or who will need a break, everything needs to be considered very carefully" - Postecoglou shared.
As for Son's return, Postecoglou is uncertain. However, Tottenham cannot wait in line for their captain. Surely from now on, the Australian coach will have a replacement in mind. Son will need about a week to recover, but whether he can play immediately or not is something that no one is sure about.
Bodo/Glimt is not a big team, even considered the weakest in the semi-finals. However, Tottenham understand that the only remaining lifeline is the Europa League championship. To do that, they must first qualify for the semi-finals. A subjectivity, even the smallest, makes everyone dream.
In recent weeks, after a period of initial integration, the new player from the winter transfer window - Mathys Tel has kept up quite well. The former Bayern Munich star showed the necessary dynamism, but experience is much more modest than Son. In the context of the remaining factors on the attack line, although very large, not too elite, Son's absence will leave a huge impact.
Son Heung-min's current contract was extended until 2026 after the two sides reached an agreement last January. Since the beginning of the season, the Korean striker has had 11 goals and 12 assists after 43 appearances in all competitions. Since parting ways with Harry Kane, Tottenham have hoped Dominic Solanke will partly replace Kane's role, but everything has been turned into a nightmare. Therefore, having Son Heung-min in the attack will help Ange Postecoglou take a lot of the responsibility.
