Bryan King Supports Son Heung-min’s Decision to Skip October International Matches
Bryan King, a former scout for Tottenham Hotspur, believes it was a prudent choice for star player Son Heung-min to forgo South Korea’s fixtures during the October international break. King argues that by staying at Hotspur Way, Son has likely accelerated his recovery from injury.
According to reliable Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe, positive developments regarding injuries have emerged within the club. On October 10, O’Keefe shared that there is hope that Son, alongside Wilson Odobert and Richarlison, will return to first-team training in the coming week.
Adding to this narrative, football commentator John Wenham speculated that an agreement may have been reached between South Korea and Tottenham, allowing Son to remain in North London during the international break.
In an exclusive interview with Tottenham News, King expressed his belief that this decision was indeed the right one. He emphasized, “This is a significant boost for manager Ange Postecoglou,” highlighting that Spurs have been grappling with injuries to several key players this season. King noted that the primary concern was Son’s recovery process.
“It was wise for him not to travel with South Korea, as this decision enabled him to focus entirely on getting better. No matter who you are, traveling extensively while dealing with an injury can hinder your recovery. By staying behind, he has likely expedited his recovery by about a week, which I’m very pleased about,” King explained.
Looking ahead, there’s anticipation surrounding Son’s potential return for Tottenham’s upcoming match against West Ham. Following Spurs’ disappointing 3-2 defeat to Brighton at the Amex Stadium on October 6, the upcoming match on October 19 is deemed critical. Son’s presence on the pitch could provide a substantial advantage for Postecoglou’s squad.
If Son successfully returns to first-team training next week, he stands a strong chance of being included in the lineup against West Ham.
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