Son Heung-min is an important player for Tottenham Hotspur.
Cole has said that it will be a problem for Tottenham if Son, who can operate as a winger or as a forward, gets injured.
Cole said on Sky Sports about Son: “I think he is a quality player. He has proved it.”
The former striker added: “He is the unsung hero.”
“If he gets injured, there’s a problem,” added Cole.
Quality footballer
Son has missed matches for Tottenham due to the Asian Games and AFC Asian Cup, and his absence has been felt.
True, Spurs did well when the South Korea international was away on international duty, but the North London outfit could have done better with him on the pitch.
According to WhoScored, Son has made 15 starts and five substitute appearances in the Premier League for Tottenham so far this season, scoring 11 goals and providing five assists in the process.
The former Bayer Leverkusen star has made six starts and one substitute appearance in the Champions League for Spurs so far this campaign, scoring one goal and providing one assist in the process, according to WhoScored.
Tottenham are challenging for the Premier League title and could also progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League this season.
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