Ange Postecoglou hopes Tottenham skipper Son Heung-min will return to action sooner rather than later
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has provided an update on the injury status of club captain Heung-min Son, who missed the team’s stunning 3-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday. In an exclusive interview following the dominant performance at Old Trafford, Postecoglou maintained an optimistic outlook, joking that Son was likely “running around his lounge” after watching Spurs dismantle their opposition at a ground where they haven’t had much success in recent years.
On a more serious note, Postecoglou emphasized that the decision on Son’s return remains uncertain, taking a cautious ‘wait and see’ approach. Son was forced off the pitch during Tottenham’s Europa League clash against Qarabag last Thursday, and his absence was felt ahead of the big clash against Manchester United. However, the team managed to shine without their star player, delivering a comprehensive victory.
Addressing the situation on the club’s official website, here is what Postecoglou had to say about Son.
“We’ll see. I’m sure he’s running around the lounge right now, mate! We’ll see how he is when we get back to London. Hopefully, it’s nothing too bad.”
Spurs Shine Without Son at Old Trafford
Despite Son’s absence, Tottenham didn’t miss a beat during their rampant display at Old Trafford. Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke were on target, with Spurs putting in a near-perfect performance. Tottenham’s attacking fluidity and defensive solidity ensured they left Manchester with all three points and an emphatic clean sheet.
It could have been an even more resounding scoreline had Spurs capitalized on the several chances they created throughout the match. Regardless, the 3-0 win has lifted spirits at the club, with Postecoglou’s men continuing their strong start to the season.
Looking Ahead: Son’s Recovery Key for Tottenham
As Tottenham prepare for their upcoming fixtures, all eyes will be on Son’s recovery. Postecoglou is hopeful that the South Korean star can return to action sooner rather than later, with Spurs facing a packed schedule in both domestic and European competitions. Son’s leadership and attacking prowess will be crucial for Tottenham’s ambitions this season, but for now, the team is content with taking a cautious approach to his fitness.
With the international break approaching, Son has extra time to recover, and Tottenham will be hoping their captain returns at full strength to continue their impressive start under Postecoglou. However, that is still a week away, and we face Ferencvaros next in the UEFA Europa League before signing off with the game against Brighton next weekend.
