[Official Statement] Son Heung-min Scheduled for Surgery Due to Right Arm Fracture... UK Media Predicts 2-Month Absence

On the 17th, Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur participated in the away match against Aston Villa in the 2019-2020 English Premier League (EPL) season held at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. Photo by EPA Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] Son Heung-min (28, Tottenham) will undergo surgery for a fractured right arm.

Tottenham Hotspur, the team Son Heung-min belongs to, announced on the 18th (Korean time) through their official website that Son Heung-min has been injured.

Tottenham stated, "Son Heung-min was confirmed to have a fracture in his right arm, which he complained of pain during the Aston Villa match, and will undergo surgery this week. After the surgery, Son Heung-min will do his best in rehabilitation for several weeks according to the medical team's judgment."

Local media such as The Sun predicted that Son Heung-min will be out for two months due to the injury.

Earlier, it was reported that Son Heung-min was injured during the away match against Aston Villa in the 2019-2020 English Premier League (EPL) season held at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK, on the 17th.

That day, Son Heung-min scored his 8th and 9th league goals, leading the team to a 3-2 victory.

However, afterward, Son Heung-min was seen clutching his right arm during the game and heading to the locker room with the medical staff at halftime, causing concern among fans.