Tottenham’s Heung-Min Son Ruled Out for Europa League Clash with AZ
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that star player Heung-min Son will miss the team’s upcoming Europa League clash with AZ, citing concerns over the player’s fitness. Son, who returned from a hamstring injury during the weekend’s win over West Ham, was absent from training on Wednesday, sparking fears that he may not be ready to return to action just yet.
However, Richarlison is available and could make his first start of the season, having returned from injury as a substitute against West Ham. The Brazilian forward has been gradually building up his fitness and has now completed two weeks of training, making him a strong contender to start against the Eredivisie side on Thursday.
The news will come as a blow to Spurs fans, who had been eagerly awaiting Son’s return to the lineup. The 31-year-old has been a key player for the club in recent seasons and has been extra keen to make up for lost time after a series of injuries has limited his playing time. However, it is understood that Son’s health and well-being are the top priority, and Postecoglou has opted to err on the side of caution, choosing to leave him out of the squad for the time being.
Despite the setback, Spurs fans can take comfort in the fact that their team has started the Europa League campaign on a strong footing, with victories over Qarabag and Ferencvaros under their belt. The team has also given opportunities to some of its younger players, with the exercise serving to accelerate their development and provide a chance to test their mettle in the competitive environment of European football.
As the team looks to continue their winning momentum, Postecoglou emphasized the importance of building on their positive start, noting that “from our perspective – here at home – it’s a good opportunity to continue our form.” With Richarlison available and a number of other players already showing promising form, Tottenham will be confident of making it three wins from three when AZ come to town on Thursday.
