Tottenham Hotspur face huge blow ahead of Man Utd in cryptic 23-word statement

Tottenham Hotspur could be without talisman Son Heung-min for Sunday's Premier League meeting against Manchester United in what would be a huge blow for the London outfit.

The 32-year-old featured in the Europa League meeting with Qarabag FK on Thursday evening but limped off in the 71st minute. The South Korean international received treatment on the pitch for a muscle niggle after firing a shot off against the Azerbaijani club.

Son had to be replaced by Timo Werner shortly afterwards with worries now over his availability for the fixture against the Red Devils this weekend. Speaking after the match, Ange Postecoglou wasn't able to provide much of an update but did acknowledge the blow in a short statement.

Ange Postecoglou’s 23-word admission

The Aussie said: "I haven’t spoken to him. He said he felt a bit tired, but I haven’t spoken to him or the medical team yet."

Spurs are already without the services of the injured Wilson Odobert and Richarlison this weekend and now have another problem to contend with. Son had two goals and two assists in the Premier League this season and remains the side's principal attacking outlet, despite the recent form of summer signing Dominic Solanke. The winger bagged 17 goals and 10 assists in the division last season, taking his total Spurs goal tally to 164.

Son Heung-min record vs Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur's clash with Manchester United this weekend could be key in deciding the outcome of the top four come the end of the season. Six points separated the two sides in fifth and eighth last season but both will be aiming for a Champions League spot this time around.

Son has faced the Red Devils 15 times in Premier League action and has enjoyed memorable matches against the club. The forward has four goals and an assist to his name in those meetings and bagged a brace at Old Trafford in the memorable 6-1 win in October 2020.