Son Heung-min is set to make a prompt return to Tottenham Hotspur following the unexpected elimination of his South Korea side from the Asian Cup on Tuesday.
Despite being considered favorites to win the competition, South Korea suffered a surprising 2-0 defeat to Jordan in one of the tournament’s major upsets. The final opponent for Qatar or Iran awaits.
While this outcome is undoubtedly disappointing for Son and South Korea, Spurs fans will likely anticipate the return of their star forward to club-level action sooner than initially anticipated.
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Brighton & Hove Albion is Spurs’ next opponent on February 10, which may come too soon for Son. However, the match against Wolverhampton Wanderers seven days later could be a realistic return date for the 31-year-old.
Originally scheduled to face Chelsea in the final week of February, the game has been postponed due to Chelsea’s involvement in the Carabao Cup final.
Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou had previously expressed a willingness to see Son continue his absence from the club if it meant securing victory in the Asian Cup. Still, he will undoubtedly be pleased to have another crucial component of his squad back sooner than expected.
Son currently leads Spurs as the top scorer this season with 12 goals in 20 appearances. However, his standing has been matched by the resurgent Richarlison. The Brazilian, who scored only once in the Premier League last season, has found the net ten times this year, including nine goals in his last eight games following surgery for a groin injury.