Tottenham skipper Son Heung-min confessed to King Charles that the squad is going through a "difficult moment", but he remains optimistic about defeating Manchester United this weekend.
The 76-year-old monarch paid a visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday, an event organised to highlight Tottenham's socio-economic contribution to the local community. During his visit, he met with chairman Daniel Levy, men's captain Son and women's captain Bethany England.
The King was spotted exchanging pleasantries with Son and engaged in a conversation about Tottenham's tumultuous season. Currently, Ange Postecoglou's side sit 14th in the Premier League following an injury-plagued campaign and were knocked out of two cup competitions in the past week.
When asked by King Charles about their upcoming match, Son confirmed they would be facing Ruben Amorim's Manchester United on Sunday. Upon being asked if Spurs stood a good chance, the 32-year-old responded: "I hope so". The King then enquired about the team's current state, to which Son hesitated before admitting: "We are in a difficult moment but we are working hard."
This interaction comes just days after Prince William's Aston Villa increased the pressure on Spurs and chairman Levy by eliminating them from the FA Cup, reports the Mirror. Son has also faced criticism during Tottenham's disastrous season after being accused of disappearing in matches.
Despite not being at his best, the forward has still managed to contribute significantly with ten goals and seven assists in all competitions. Spurs are gearing up for a massive clash against United this weekend, where Postecoglou is optimistic about welcoming back several key players who have been sidelined due to injuries. The likes of Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, James Maddison, Brennan Johnson and Timo Werner could all make a return.
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