Coach Bento: "Son Heung-min is fit to play in the Uruguay match"

"Seems Not to Feel Discomfort Wearing Face Protection Mask"

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Paulo Bento, the head coach of the South Korean national football team, revealed that Son Heung-min (Tottenham), who underwent surgery for an orbital fracture, may be able to participate in South Korea's first match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. At a press conference held on the 23rd at the Main Media Center (MMC) in Al Rayyan, Qatar, one day before the Group H opening match against Uruguay, he said, "Son Heung-min and Kim Jin-su (Jeonbuk) are in a condition to play. However, there is still time before a final decision is made." This signals that Son has recovered enough to play in the match. Coach Bento also mentioned, "Son Heung-min does not seem to find wearing the facial protective mask very uncomfortable."