Confirmed for the World Cup after a face injury, Son Heung-min, 30, will play with a protective mask in South Korea’s opening match against Uruguay, a former teammate and friend of the player said on Friday. fair (18).
The South Korean captain underwent surgery two weeks ago after suffering a fractured left eye while playing in a Champions League match with Tottenham.
The attacker trained normally with the group this Friday, but wore a black mask to protect his face. He adjusted it several times during the activity.
Former South Korea captain Koo Ja-cheol said of the number 7 that “everyone knows him, he always plays with passion, he never wants to stop”.
In training, Son, according to Koo, was careful not to head. “He’s going to push, from what I know of him, to be in the starting line-up.”
“When someone has an injury like Sonny now, even a top player can be scared, but that’s not going to stop him, I know that. He always tells people it’s an honor to play for the country,” said Koo, 33.
The midfielder, who captained South Korea at the 2014 World Cup, added: “Of course it’s uncomfortable to play with a mask on, but we need him to do that to win.”
South Korea will make its World Cup debut against Uruguay, on Thursday (24), the same day as Brazil’s game against Serbia. Group H also includes Portugal and Ghana.
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