Tottenham Manager Ange Postecoglou Confirms Heung-min Son Is Out For Crystal Palace Clash In Latest Injury Update

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that star forward Son Heung-min will miss Sunday’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace in latest injury update.

Son Injury Update

The South Korean captain picked up a minor injury during the 4-1 victory over West Ham and has been sidelined since. While the exact nature of the injury hasn’t been disclosed, it’s clear that Son won’t be fit enough to face the Eagles on Sunday.

Postecoglou provided an update on Son’s condition, saying, “Sonny still not right or feeling 100%. He won’t train today and [is] unlikely for the weekend.”

The absence of Son is a significant blow for Spurs, who have relied heavily on his goal-scoring prowess in recent seasons. The 32-year-old has been a key player for the club, and his absence could impact their attacking threat.

"He's still not feeling 100%" 💬

Ange Postecoglou confirms captain Son Heung-min is unlikely to be available for the weekend to travel to Selhurst Park for Crystal Palace v Tottenham ⬇ pic.twitter.com/uQIfiPeywR

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Postecoglou Could Turn To Mikey Moore With Son Injured

In Son’s absence, Postecoglou has options to fill the void. Brennan Johnson is in the best form of his career, having scored seven goals for club and country this season.

There’s also 17-year-old Mikey Moore, who impressed in the Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar, showing his talent and potential. However, it remains to be seen if he will be given a chance to start in the Premier League.

“It’s pretty hard for me to keep a lid on it now, ain’t it?! He was exciting. You cannot deny it. There is no point denying it,” Postecoglou said about Moore. “I love the way Mikey is taking it all in his stride, he works hard every day. He wants to develop, he understands that this is a journey.

“It’s very easy for a young guy like him, who has just turned 17, to feel like he has somehow made it, but you never get that sense. It’s exciting, it is. You have got such a young player who wants that responsibility to make an impact, rather than just sometimes with young players they are a bit worried about making mistakes. He is developing well.

“We have to be really careful about how we use him, and when we use him, that is the key for us, particularly in these early stages. I have no fear throwing him in, absolutely not. I know and I see it every day, he’s a great young player and definitely more to come.”