As Tottenham Hotspur gears up for their Premier League clash with West Ham this weekend, all eyes are on the fitness of their talismanic captain, Son Heung-Min.
Following a narrow 3-2 defeat to Brighton prior to the international break, Spurs are eager to bounce back and reclaim momentum, having enjoyed a five-match winning streak across competitions leading up to that setback. With the return of league action, securing all three points against the Hammers is imperative.
Son has been sidelined for the last three fixtures due to a hamstring injury sustained during a Europa League match against Qarabag last month. Despite his absence, the South Korean star remains the fifth most expensive player in Fantasy Premier League, valued at £9.8m. However, he has only been selected by 4.3% of fantasy managers, accumulating a total of 33 points this season. He stands as Spurs' priciest player, ahead of Dominic Solanke (£7.6m) and James Maddison (£7.5m).
The pressing question now is whether Son will be fit enough to feature against West Ham.
What’s the latest on Son Heung-Min’s injury?
In the lead-up to the Brighton fixture, manager Ange Postecoglou provided insights into Son's condition, revealing the forward had been left out of the South Korea squad for their recent matches against Jordan and Iraq. Postecoglou indicated that Son was making strides in his recovery but emphasized the importance of caution.
"Sonny is unlikely, he's pushing hard but it is too soon," said Postecoglou on October 4. "If he doesn't play for us, it doesn't seem like he's close, so it makes sense not to risk him for South Korea."
Will Son Heung-Min take to the pitch against West Ham in Gameweek 8?
As of now, Postecoglou has not provided a new update regarding Son's availability for Saturday’s matchup. The latest assessment from Fantasy Premier League lists Son's chances of featuring against the Hammers at just 25%. It’s worth noting that Son hasn’t scored any points in FPL since his two assists during the 3-1 victory over Brentford last month, a performance that netted him 10 points.
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