| On the followingnoon of the 28th of last month (local time), the 2022 Qatar World Cup group stage group H match between Korea and Ghana was held at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Son Heung-min is shooting. [연합] |
[헤럴드경제=민상식 기자] Heung-Min Son attempted a header once morest Ghana while wearing a protective mask due to an orbital fracture. He even performed an overhead kick by levitating his body in the air. More serious injuries might have occurred.
His sacrificial play impressed the public, but medical experts unanimously call it a “dangerous attempt.”
A British medical expert said, “Son Heung-min’s participation in the World Cup was a gamble,” suggesting that Son Heung-min’s facial injury was more serious than expected.
On the 9th (local time), British Football Insider reported the opinion of Ben Dinnerry, a medical expert who runs the Premier League’s injury site and analyzes data on player injuries.
Son Heung-min suffered a fracture in his face in the 6th match of the Champions League group stage once morest Olympique de Marseille on the 1st of last month, and his participation in the World Cup became uncertain. Son Heung-min, who decided to have surgery right away, missed all three matches played by Tottenham followingwards.
However, he wore a protective face mask and played full-time in all World Cup matches, displaying fighting spirit and leading Korea to the round of 16.
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| On the followingnoon of the 28th of last month (local time), the 2022 Qatar World Cup group stage group H match between Korea and Ghana was held at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Korea’s Heung-Min Son and Gana Party compete for the ball. [연합] |
Dinnerary said of Son Heung-min, “He needs rest and recovery more than anything else. After suffering an injury in the Champions League, there has been a lot of media interest in Son Heung-min’s decision to go to Qatar, and there has been a lot of pressure on him to play for the national team. He’s had work, so for now he’s just enjoying the opportunity to relax.”
Dinnerry then insisted on removing the mask, “We’ll discuss it, but it’s premature to take it off.” “Son Heung-min’s participation in the World Cup was a gamble, but he seems to have done it relatively safely,” he said, “but his return needs discussion depending on the risk of another injury.”
Meanwhile, Son Heung-min, who returned to Korea on the 7th, plans to return to Tottenham following taking a short break.
Tottenham’s next game is the 17th round of the league once morest Brentford on the 26th. However, the possibility of participating in the game is currently low.
mss@heraldcorp.com