October 23rd 2024.
This week, Tottenham's star player Son Heung-min will not be taking part in any European matches. After their victory against West Ham over the weekend, Son is feeling "sore" and will not be joining his team in their Europa League game against AZ on Thursday night. Despite scoring a goal in the match, Son was substituted after 70 minutes by Timo Werner. His return from a hamstring injury to play in the London derby has left him feeling the effects and in need of some rest.
According to Tottenham's manager Ange Postecoglou, Son's absence from Thursday's game was expected as he needs time to recover from the soreness. "The one missing today, Sonny, was a bit sore after the weekend and he was never going to be involved tomorrow anyway because he needed some rest," Postecoglou shared during a press conference on Wednesday. The team wants to ensure that Son is fully recovered before their next Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Despite Son's absence, Tottenham's European campaign has been off to a promising start with wins over Qarabag and Ferenvaros in their first two matches. Postecoglou is pleased with their performance so far and believes that playing in Europe is a valuable experience for their younger players. "We weren't in Europe last year and I thought we missed it. We've started the competition well, but there's still a long way to go. One step at a time for us," he stated.
One player who has been making a name for himself at the back for Tottenham is Micky van de Ven. The Dutch defender will be facing a team from his homeland in AZ and Postecoglou couldn't be more pleased with his progress. "With Micky, it's fair to say he developed late but very quickly. Even at Volendam, there was a period when they were a bit unsure," the manager shared. "Last year, he was outstanding in his first year in the Premier League. He's growing all the time, maturing. I think the more he plays with the national team, it will give him more belief." It's clear that Tottenham has a lot of talented players and they are looking forward to seeing how they will continue to grow and excel in both European and Premier League competitions.
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