Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou provides Son Heung-min injury update before Man Utd clash

Ange Postecoglou confirmed that Son Heung-min is a doubt for Tottenham’s trip to Old Trafford on Sunday, but is hopeful that his captain will be ready to face Manchester United.

Son had to be withdrawn as he hobbled off the pitch in Spurs’ 3-0 win against Qarabag, having played 81 minutes with 10 men, as Postecoglou explained that the skipper was his only new injury fear.

“Apart from Sonny everybody is OK, and I don’t think Sonny is too bad,” the Aussie explained. “He wants to train tomorrow so we will obviously see how it goes in training tomorrow and make a decision from there. We’ve got another day up our sleeve to give him every chance.”

Speaking after goals from Brennan Johnson, Pape Matar Sarr and Dominic Solanke put their Kazakhstani opponents to the sword, Postecoglou said: “I haven’t spoken to him (Son). He said he felt a bit tired, but I haven’t spoken to him or the medical team yet.”

Son has been an ever-present this season for Spurs, scoring twice and assisting another two goals in his five Premier League appearances.

His absence would be a big gap to fill, as Dejan Kulusevski could return to the starting lineup as part of the front three, with the possibility of Johnson moving over to the left flank. Timo Werner is another option.

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