In a recent Champions League tie against Marseille, Son Heung-min suffered a nasty eye injury after contesting for a header.
It was discovered that the Tottenham Hotspur icon had suffered a fractured eye socket and had to undergo surgery, followed by rehabilitation with the club’s medical staff.
After this news became public knowledge, doubts about whether the South Korean talisman will be able to represent his nation at the Qatar World Cup started to emerge.
With South Korea set to kick off their campaign against a tricky side such as Uruguay as soon as on 24th November, the absence of their country’s greatest ever player would end up being a major blow.
With the likes of Portugal and Ghana in Group H as well, the prolific winger’s presence is undoubtedly imperative.
However, Son Heung-min has appeased all such fears by confirming that he is set to be ready to participate at the showpiece event via an Instagram post.
“Hi everyone, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you all for the messages of support I have received over the last week. I have read so many of them and truly, truly appreciate you all. In a tough time, I received a lot of strength from you!”, he said.
The 30-year-old continued, “Playing for your country at the World Cup is a dream of so many children growing up, just as it is mine too. I won’t miss this for the world. I can’t wait to represent our beautiful country, see you soon. Sonny.”
First things first, the fact that a player of Son Heung-min’s standing in the game will not be forced out of action from football’s grandest stage is excellent news.
Also, considering the Spurs fan favourite is enduring an underwhelming campaign, the upcoming World Cup provides him the perfect platform to rediscover his frightening form from last season.
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