Tottenham star makes exciting Son Heung-min revelation ahead of Bournemouth clash

Injured Tottenham defender Emerson Royal has described striker Son Heung-min as a Brazilian born in South Korea based on the forward’s style of play and attitude.

Son, returned to form against the Seagulls over the weekend, curling home a 25-yard strike to open the scoring against the visiting Brighton and Hove Albion.

The goal against Roberto De Zerbi’s side was his 100th in the Premier League, making the 30-year-old the first Asian to achieve that feat and crucially help his team bag all three points to strengthen their European ambition.

Speaking ahead of this weekend’s game against Bournemouth, defender Emerson Royal was full of praise for his teammate and described his vibe as that of a Brazilian.

He told reporters: “Son is a Brazilian born in Korea. Because he’s got the same vibe as us. If you talk to him he wants to learn to speak a few words in Portuguese and Spanish. He jokes with us. Son is very close to us. Very very.

Tottenham are fifth on the Premier League table, just three points behind fourth-placed Manchester United with just eight games to the end of the campaign.

The Lilywhites qualified for Europe’s elite competition on the last day last season and will hope to repeat the trick again under caretaker boss Cristian Stellini.

Injury to key players not helping situation

Spurs have big injury worries with midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur ruled out for the rest of the season, fellow midfielder Yves Bissouma has also been out for more than a month after injuring his ankle, the former Brighton man though is expected to be back before the end of the campaign.

Another player who could return to boost the squad is defender Ryan Sessegnon who hasn’t also kicked a ball in more than a month.