Son Heung-min eases Tottenham fears with injury update as double Postecoglou concern emerges

Son Heung-min offered a brief but positive Tottenham injury update following defeat to West Ham after he was captured in visible distress on the bench. The Spurs captain struggled to make much of an impact on the game before he was substituted two minutes from time with a crowd quickly surrounding him in the dugout as he appeared to be crying in pain.

During the first few months of the season, Son was playing through a groin injury which often led to him missing training in order to play at the weekend. The issue being a minor one allowed him to continue playing before he admitted while on international duty for South Korea that he had no injury worries.

Since James Maddison's injury, Son has struggled to hit the same heights although he looked back to his best against Manchester City with a goal and assist to his name in the 3-3 draw. However, against a very low block deployed by West Ham, Son found it difficult to take advantage in behind with his Spurs team-mates unable to profit from the space and opportunities presented to them

No European football has allowed Spurs and Postecoglou to have time on the training pitches at Hotspur Way but the next fixture for the Lilywhites is just two days away against fellow top-four hopefuls Newcastle. Eddie Howe's injury-ravaged side were also beaten on Thursday evening with Everton winning 3-0 at Goodison Park.

Despite the swift turnaround, Son has seemingly confirmed he will be fit despite major concerns. When in the mixed zone after the game according to the Mirror's Ryan Taylor, Son said on his injury: “No, I’m okay. I’m okay. Let’s see.” While the final part could be a cause for concern, his update suggests it may have been an impact injury suffered and that he will be fit to