Tottenham Hotspur captain Heung-min Son has got his name on the scoresheet again for South Korea.
The 31-year-old is now set to return to Hotspur Way following South Korea’s final game of this international break.
Alongside Dejan Kulusevski, Heung-min Son is one of the Spurs players who has shown some positive form for his national side over the last week.
Heung-min scores again for South Korea
In the second game of their World Cup Qualifier against Thailand in the last week, the Spurs captain once again found the back of the net.
South Korea were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw last week, but the second game on Tuesday provided a much easier 90 minutes for Son’s side.
In an emphatic 3-0 victory, the 31-year-old winger was able to score a stunning effort to double their lead.
A quick step-over, shifting it on to his left foot allowed Son to then slam the ball home through the goalkeeper’s legs.
What Heung-min Son said about his injury issue
Representing his nation has provided Son with plenty of ups and downs already this year.
In January, the 31-year-old was away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as he played for South Korea in the Asian Cup.
Korea were able to make it to the semi finals before being eliminated by Jordan.
And in the wake of their tournament exit, it emerged that Son had suffered a hand injury as a result of an off-field incident at the team hotel.
Even to this day, Son can still be seen wearing a brace on two of his fingers to prevent any further issues.
But he told the South Korean media that it is not something the fans need to worry about. He said: “I don’t think you need to write about my finger anymore. It’s not a serious injury that you should be worried about. As my coach told me, ‘A footballer can be missing a finger’.”
“I appreciate your concern, but I feel sorry for you because it’s causing so much confusion and it’s hard for me to see [fans] suffering.”
And it is apparent the injury isn’t causing him any issues. Son is showing some excellent form for both club and country.
Spurs fans will now just be hoping he has not damaged his writing hand as talks are ongoing over a potential new deal.
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