2023-11-17 07:08:38
Son Heung-min complaining of pain
When Son Heung-min (Tottenham), the captain of the Korean men’s national soccer team, collapsed on the ground, it was reported that Tottenham Hotspur fans in the English professional soccer Premier League (EPL) were deeply concerned.
As of the 17th, the Korean national soccer team, led by coach Jurgen Klinsmann, is on vacation while convening for the November international match.
They are taking a short breather after winning 5-0 against Singapore in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup Asian region second qualifying round held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 16th.
Aside from taking a good first step toward qualifying for the 11th consecutive World Cup, there was a situation during the game where key player and captain Son Heung-min almost collapsed due to injury.
At the end of the second half, when the game was already decided, Son Heung-min collapsed due to a rough tackle from his opponent and was unable to get up for a while. He showed off his light body movements enough to score the team’s third goal of the day with a patented left foot curling kick in the 19th minute of the second half, but it seemed like he suffered an injury just before the end of the game.
Coach Klinsmann also recalled this scene, “I was very angry about the foul. It was an inappropriate foul and did not need to be committed. I was momentarily angry as to whether I should have committed such a foul.”
Regarding this scene, British media ‘Football London’ said, “Son Heung-min scored a trademark goal, but (Tottenham) supporters were worried when he collapsed and was receiving treatment,” and said that they were concerned about the injury of Son Heung-min, a key player not only in Korea but also in Tottenham.
Fortunately, Son Heung-min got up after a short rest and played the remaining time well.
After the game, Son Heung-min said, “All players go into the game with minor injuries. Being called up to the national team and playing is the stage I dreamed of. The team is making the process of going to the World Cup. I can’t give up just because I’m sick. It’s the best if I can play. “I will do my best,” he said.
Having made a good first move, the Klinsmann now faces China.
On the 18th, we will convene at Mokdong Sports Complex and conduct domestic training again. Afterwards, they will leave for China on the 19th and play the second match against China at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center on the 21st.
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