Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed that Son Heung-min is a doubt for Saturday’s clash with Crystal Palace after returning injured from international service.
The 29-year-old returned from South Korea early, missing the World Cup qualifier with Lebanon due to a calf problem he suffered against Iraq.
And Nuno confirmed that Son, who has scored the most Premier League winning goals since the start of last season (8), may not appear at Selhurst Park.
“Like some of our players, he’s back with some problems,” said Nuno, who was named Premier League Manager of the Month for August on Friday.
“Sonny is not doing very well, but we are waiting for the club to make the right announcement and explain better what kind of injury he has.”
Asked for further clarification, Nuno replied: “I don’t know. Let’s wait and see. The doctors will make the proper diagnosis ”.
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Son’s potential loss will add further impetus to Harry Kane, who has committed 12 goals in 14 Premier League games against Palace (7 goals, 5 assists).
Indeed, only Thierry Henry (43) has scored more goals in the London derbies than Kane (38), but Spurs will also have to do without Cristian Romero, Giovani Lo Celso and Davinson Sanchez as they try to keep their perfect start in the top. series.
Asked about the whereabouts of his South American trio, Nuno explained: “I can tell you I’m in Croatia. This is what we have decided to do to try to avoid further problems.
“So the solution was to try and take them to a country where they can then join the group. Now they are working with sports science, a physiotherapist, in Croatia “.
