Ange Postecoglou makes Son Heung-min injury admission after Man Utd decision
Tottenham Hotspur faced Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, with Ange Postecoglou's men forced to go without their injured captain, Son Heung-min
by Alex Richards · The MirrorSon Heung-min did his best to make Tottenham’s trip to Manchester United - but fell just short.
The Spurs skipper suffered a hamstring injury during Thursday night’s Europa League win over Qarabag and was taken off as a precaution. Initially, the 32-year-old had hoped to be fit enough to feature at Old Trafford.
Indeed, speaking at his pre-match press conference, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou had voiced his hope that Son would be available to lead out his side. But after training on Saturday, the decision was made that the game would come too soon.
Postecoglou revealed on Sunday: “He just wasn't right for today so we go in without him. We've had those things a fair bit. We just have to learn to cope without.”
Stepping into the breach left by Son is Timo Werner, the Germany international who has been largely playing second fiddle in North London this term after extending his loan spell from RB Leipzig.
"Timo [Werner] is most comfortable in that position. We brought him into the club for situations like this. Facing a big club, iconic stadium, plenty of attention - these are the kind of games you want to be involved in.”
Werner joins an attack with Brennan Johnson having found form and £60million Dominic Solanke having scored in each of his last two appearances, a record he is keen to extend at Old Trafford.
He said: “We are not scared of anyone so we will go there and be on the front foot. One of the reasons why I was so delighted to come to Tottenham was the play style. It suits me. I love it. When the team is playing well, we can dominate games. The way that we play will create chances for me.”
A surprising choice sees Yves Bissouma left out in an attacking Spurs lineup, with Rodrigo Bentancur the only holding midfielder. James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski both start.
Son could return when Spurs face Ferencvaros in the Europa League in midweek.
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