[골닷컴] Reporter Kang Dong-hoon = Son Heung-min (30, Tottenham Hotspur), the captain of the Korean national football team, is recovering from surgery for an orbital fracture and has shown a strong will to take the stage of the Cup of the World even while wearing a protective mask.
Son Heung-min said through his social networking service (SNS) on the 9th (Korea time), “I want to thank you very much for the messages of support and encouragement I have received over the past week. It has given me a lot of strength.” , She said.
He continued: “Playing for our country at the World Cup is something many children dream of as they grow up as soccer players. If I do that, my mask that I will wear to the World Cup match will be nothing. If there is only 1% chance , I will evaluate this possibility and I will run with only the little time left.
At the start of 2, Son Heung-min was injured during a 2022-2023 UEFA Champions League (UCL) Group D away match against Olympique de Marseille (France) held at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, in France, on the 2nd the hour was replaced
25 minutes into the match, Son Heung-min collapsed when he was hit in the face by Chansel Mbemba’s right shoulder (28) during an aerial ball match. Later, he complained of severe pain while holding his face, but at first glance he could see a large swelling under his left eye. There was even nosebleed.
In the end, Son Heung-min could no longer play and left the pitch around 29 minutes. During this process, he felt uncomfortable, like not being able to walk on his own enough to be supported by the medical staff.
There were many worries and concerns, but fortunately the operation was successful. British media ‘The Telegraph’ said: “Sohn Heung-min’s surgery for an orbital fracture was completed as successfully as the medical staff hoped.
The key, however, was healing after the surgery. According to many experts, it is known that orbital fractures usually require a recovery period of at least 4 weeks after surgery. We had to wait longer to see it, but Son Heung-min personally mentioned wearing a protective mask, revealing his willingness to participate in the World Cup, providing positive news. It remains to be seen how the recovery will go, but at this rate the possibility of being included in the entrance final is high and we can expect to participate in the World Cup.
On the other hand, the Korean national football team, led by coach Paulo Bento (53, Portugal), will hold a ceremony with Iceland on the 11th and will announce the final formation of 26 men the next day. Subsequently, on the 14th, through Incheon International Airport, they will board a flight to Qatar. European players will join as soon as their respective team schedules have expired.
