Spurs fans were delighted to hear that Heung-Min Son has now completed his three-match suspension and is available for the trip to Middlesbrough on Sunday.
The South-Korean winger was given a red card for a kick out at Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger in their 2-0 loss in December and was therefore suspended for each of Spurs’ last three games. Jose Mourinho’s side picked up four points from fixtures against Brighton, Norwich and Southampton, so will definitely be glad to have the 27-year-old back available.
Son, who is valued at £72 million (as per Transfermarkt), has gone on to make 211 appearances for the North London club; scoring 77 goals in nearly five years in England. The South Korean international started the season in impressive form; averaging a 7.4 rating, but was criticised by fans after his rash challenge earned him a second red card of the season in the defeat to Chelsea.
Should Son start up front against Middlesbrough?
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Reaction from Spurs fans to the news that Son is available for the FA Cup clash with Middlesbrough can be seen in the tweets below.
Son is like the only hope we have
— George (@georgethelegend) January 3, 2020
Thank god sonny is back
— Hols (@HollieAgombar) January 3, 2020
SONNNNNNYYYYYY
— Out Of Context Tottenham (@out_kane) January 3, 2020
Kane is gone sadly but that means sonny at striker!
— hanni-sama (@hanni_sama) January 3, 2020
The returns
— ????? (@SuperbSon7) January 3, 2020
Finally
— Eyaas (@DelsweetSon) January 3, 2020
These Spurs fans are clearly delighted to hear that Son is back available for the trip to the Riverside on Sunday.
What do we think?
Son’s return comes at the perfect time for Spurs, with Harry Kane now facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury against Southampton. The South Korean will surely prove to be an important player for Mourinho in the absence of Kane, with the 27-year-old having already hit 10 goals for Spurs this season.