Son Heung-Min Reportedly Injured Seriously, South Korea National Team Is nervous

JAKARTA - Tottenham Hotspur's victory in the final match of the Champions League group stage had to be paid dearly by the injury of Son Heung-min. The situation is quite serious, which also makes the South Korean national team worried ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

Tottenham won 2-1 when they visited Marseille at the Stade Velodrome on Wednesday, November 2 in the morning WIB. Son played since the early minutes in this match.

But he did not last long on the field. The South Korean player suffered a serious injury in the 29th minute after colliding with Chancel Mbamba.

Quoted from ESPN, Mbamba's shoulder hit Son's left cheekbone. The former Bayer Leverkusen player even received treatment from the medical team.

Tottenham has yet to provide official confirmation regarding Son's injury. However, the team immediately carried out an in-depth medical examination.

However, Son is reportedly going to miss this weekend's match against Liverpool. "Son could potentially miss Sunday's big game with Liverpool," wrote ESPN.

The condition of Son who had to step aside became news that made the South Korean national team nervous. According to South Korean media, JoongAng Daily, Son Heung-min's injury is predicted to make the player have to rest for a long time.

Son could miss the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Even though he has been included in the list of the South Korean national team in the 2022 World Cup which will start on 20 November.