In the 76th minute of his team’s victory over Luton Town last Saturday, Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur was replaced. Prior to his nation’s next friendly match against Tunisia later today, there were doubts about the South Korean international’s health.

The 31-year-old reportedly did not practice on Wednesday and may not be available for today’s match, according to claims made in the South Korean media, which we highlighted on Thursday. The medical staff will ultimately decide if he can participate, according to a source close to the national team.

Later on that day, Donga relays the words from the Tottenham star who dismissed any injury concerns.

 

Regarding his physical condition, he stated:

“I know many people are worried. I plan to participate in training today [Thursday]. I plan to check my physical condition through training. My condition is improving.”Given that Spurs are now in first place in the league and that Son is a major contributor to that position, Ange Postecoglou would likely appreciate his remarks. The forward’s six goals in eight league games have contributed to his team’s strong start to the season.

Tottenham placed eighth the previous year and was eliminated from all European competition. In 47 games, Son scored 14 goals and provided six assists.

The South Korean international emphasized his desire to succeed for the north London side in response to last season’s disappointment when asked about his recent form.

“When I won the top scorer during the 2021/22 season, I did my best and had help from my teammates. If I think about how I can help the team, I will gain something from the team. This season, I am just doing my best to make up for last season’s poor performance,” Son explained.”

In a related development:

‘Errors’: 26-year-old Tottenham player gets 4.5/10 rating after poor display for his country last night

Brazilian media deliver verdict on Tottenham’s Richarlison after another poor performance last night

 

Richarlison, a star for Tottenham Hotspur, has faced criticism once more following his performance for Brazil against Venezuela yesterday night.After La Vinotinto held them to a 1-1 draw, the South American giants’ perfect winning streak in the World Cup qualifying matches came to an end.The game was began by Richarlison, who wasn’t very good.

Tottenham’s Richarlison gets 4.5/10 rating for Brazil

Fernando Diniz’s starting lineup for Brazil against Venezuela was very impressive, with Tottenham’s Richarlison and Marquinhos both making their debuts, as well as Magalhaes and Casemiro. Neymar, Vinicius Jr., and others also made their debuts.

Richarlison was heavily criticized for his performance during the last international break, and he didn’t help matters when he was on the pitch. Despite later success for Tottenham, the 22-year-old had a forgettable night as Brazil were held to a 0-0 draw.
GloboEsporte gave Richarlison a 4-5/10 player rating after the match, which is the highest score for any player on the squad. The outlet noted that he was often marked by two or three Venezuelans, and that he was making errors when trying to get the ball.

 

Richarlison needs a break

Since moving to Tottenham last year from Everton, Richarlison has had a lot of difficulty.

During the World Cup, the Brazilian gave a few strong displays for his country, but his performance level has declined recently.

Our belief is that Richarlison simply needs a break. He needs to clear his head of all the bad stuff so he can get back to doing what he does best.

It will be fascinating to see if Diniz continues to utilize him when Brazil plays Uruguay the following week.