Tottenham play host to Juventus on Wednesday night.
Tottenham Hotspur attacker Son Heung-min has told the Telegraph that he will be ready to do all he can from the substitutes’ bench if he is dropped against Juventus – and fans have applauded him for his comments.
The 25-year-old has been in excellent form this season, showing just what he is capable of with a brace against Huddersfield Town on Saturday afternoon in a 2-0 win against the Yorkshire-based side.
However, his brace may not be enough to earn the South Korean a start against Italian champions Juventus on Wednesday night, as Spurs look to capitalise on their 2-2 draw in Turin with a second-leg win at Wembley.
Erik Lamela started over Son in the first leg, and the Argentine winger is in competition with Son for a start while new signing Lucas Moura could also be handed his first Champions League start for the north Londoners.
Son said: “I have to accept it if the gaffer doesn’t choose me, I just have to be ready if I come on or if I’m on the bench. Football is a team sport, I have to accept it and be ready to help my team-mates.”
Fans have reacted with praise for the former Bayer Leverkusen forward, applauding his selfless mentality as Pochettino looks to pick the best possible side capable of booking a place in the last eight of the Champions League.
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