New Details Reveal Just How Painful Son Heung Min’s Injury From Fight With Lee Kang In Is
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Tottenham Hotspur’s captain, Son Heung Min, showcased his resilience and dedication in a recent dramatic victory against Brighton despite playing with a noticeable handicap. Fans and viewers might have caught a glimpse of Son’s right hand, specifically his index and middle fingers, strapped together — an unfortunate injury sustained not on the club stage but while on international duty with South Korea.
| Getty ImagesThe incident, which has now come to light, occurred during the Asian Cup, where South Korea’s journey was marked by a series of challenging matches that pushed the team to its limits. Despite reaching the semi-finals, the team’s performance was marred by a lack of cohesion, culminating in a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Jordan.
| Getty ImagesSon, who leads both his national team and Tottenham, was at the center of an altercation with Lee Kang In that led to a dislocated finger.
| Getty ImagesReports suggest that Son was attempting to bring younger players — including PSG’s Lee Kang In — back to a team meal they had left early, stressing the importance of team bonding. The situation escalated, leading to a clash between the younger and older members of the squad, during which Son suffered his injury.
| Yonhap News AgencyThe severity of the dislocation was so painful that even days after the incident, Son was cautious about shaking hands, indicating the level of discomfort he was experiencing.
| Getty ImagesSo painful was the dislocation that days later, Son was still warning people before shaking hands with them in order to save himself any more discomfort.
— Football London
Yet, the Tottenham star’s commitment to his team was undiminished — as evidenced by his participation in the match against Brighton, fingers strapped and all. The hand injury didn’t seem to prove a big issue as Son gave a critical contribution in the form of a perfect cross to Brennan Johnson, leading to a dramatic 96th-minute winner.
Brennan Johnson. 90+6. Scenes. pic.twitter.com/A3Y7zupyXo
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 11, 2024
When speaking to UK media about his Asian Cup exit, Son spoke with disappointment.
| The TimesIt is not nice talking about the tournament again. It really hurts, but to heal is playing football again to make me smile again — like Saturday.
— Son Heung Min
Meanwhile, Lee Kang In has publicly apologized for the fight and any disappointment he caused to his country.
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