Why is Son Heung-min wearing a mask during Tottenham’s match against Brentford?

by Philippa Kaur 26 December 2022, 11:44 129 Views

SOUTH KOREA superstar Son Heung-min is in action for Tottenham’s Premier League start fixture against Brentford.

And the Spurs winger continues to wear an item which fans are beginning to get familiar with.

Son Heung-min wore a mask during the World Cup for South KoreaCredit: Getty

Find out why Son has been forced to wear a mask below…

Why is Son Heung-min wearing a mask?

Son Heung-min is wearing a protective mask following a fractured eye socket he sustained in a Champions League win on November 1.

Son suffered a fractured eye socket in a Champions League win over MarseilleCredit: Reuters

Son was forced to come off early in the win against MarseilleCredit: Reuters

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The Spurs star had a sickening collision with Marseille defender Chancel Mbemba’s shoulder.

And as a result, Son required immediate attention, before coming off the field early where he then needed to undergo surgery a few days later.

Thankfully for the South Korea captain, the surgery was a success and he was then called up to the Asian giants World Cup squad.

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk

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