Son Heung-min’s Asian Cup journey continues as South Korea defeated Bahrain 2-1 in extra-time.
The win took the South Koreans into the quarter-finals of the competition and they face a tough task against Qatar in a couple of days.
The winners from that tie could take on the UAE or Australia, with the final being scheduled for 1 February.
🇰🇷 South Korea 2-1 Bahrain 🇧🇭
Sonny progresses to the quarter-finals 👏#AsianCup2019 pic.twitter.com/uTVKllsLf4
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 22, 2019
This would mean another week at least for Son to be away, and he will be difficult to replace for Tottenham over the next games.
Son would miss the games against Chelsea (Carabao Cup), Crystal Palace (FA Cup) and Watford (Premier League) should the South Koreans reach the final.
The forward would be a major doubt for the clash against Newcastle on 2 Feb given this takes place just one day after the final.
The good news is that the attacker has been in great form for Spurs over the past two months, and could hit the ground running on his return.
Tottenham have a few problems in the attack with Harry Kane and Dele Alli ruled out till March. Son should be back for the important clash against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on 13 February, however, many fans weren’t pleased with South Korea’s progress.
Yayyyyyyyyy, well done! pic.twitter.com/ppwF919E1r
— SoapboxSPURS (@SoapboxSpurs) January 22, 2019
Cheers, we’re all crying, nice one.
— Tottenham Funnies (@SpursFunnies) January 22, 2019
“Yes Sonny, another game for your country! Get in!” pic.twitter.com/g3IVEoQ7F4
— Simply (@Simply_Spurs) January 22, 2019
All us Spurs fans pic.twitter.com/b4dLpCA9VI
— conor newman (@Conornewman5) January 22, 2019
— 인생몰까 (@91Yeo) January 22, 2019
I’m happy but not happy at the same time 🙄.
— Andrew (@Datey11) January 22, 2019
— Noz Ahmed (@NozAhmed) January 22, 2019
— Knoxville Spurs (@KnoxHotSpur) January 22, 2019
If you watched their winning goal, while everyone ran mad, Son just stood there, didn’t even celebrate 😂
— xvwwfc (@xvwwfc) January 22, 2019
— Ben (@thfcBG) January 22, 2019
— Sam Gray (@SamGray2000) January 22, 2019
— Jordan Pomeroy (@jordanpomeroy00) January 22, 2019
— P h i l (@Man_in_England) January 22, 2019
Sonny come back we need you!!! pic.twitter.com/1iqo2EsIbI
— Kelly Biggs (@princesskelly87) January 22, 2019
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