Tottenham’s captain, Heung-min Son, is set to return to the club this week following South Korea’s elimination from the Asian Cup. After South Korea’s defeat to Jordan in the semi-finals, Son expressed his apologies to the fans, acknowledging the team’s inability to produce a single shot on target. The forward is now poised to rejoin Spurs, with a decision pending on his participation in their upcoming match against Brighton on Saturday.
Son’s comeback will provide a significant boost for Tottenham, given that the 31-year-old has been their leading scorer this season, tallying 12 goals. Since being appointed captain by Ange Postecoglou in the summer, Son has regained his top form. In his absence, Richarlison has assumed the forward role, scoring four goals in the five games that Son missed.
While Son had aspirations of guiding South Korea to their first Asian Cup victory since 1960, their hopes were dashed by Jordan. Yazan Al-Naimat and Mousa Al-Tamari’s goals propelled Jordan to their inaugural Asian Cup final, leaving Son visibly emotional. Reflecting on the defeat, Son expressed deep disappointment but credited Jordan for their remarkable journey in the tournament. Despite the setback, Son emphasized his commitment to giving his all and expressed readiness to return to club duties and focus on the remainder of the season.