Son Heung-min Arrives in Qatar: "Need to Monitor My Physical Condition a Bit More..."
Left Side Facial Swelling Won't Subside
"I Want to Make an Unforgettable World Cup"
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"I want to build my body well and create an unforgettable World Cup with my teammates."
Son Heung-min (Tottenham), who expressed his determination to participate in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar despite undergoing orbital fracture surgery, has arrived in Qatar. He arrived at Doha Hamad International Airport around midnight local time on the 16th.
Wearing a dark coat and black-rimmed glasses, Son Heung-min's left facial swelling has not yet subsided. This is the aftermath of the orbital fracture he suffered during the UEFA Champions League (UCL) group stage match against Olympique Marseille (France) on the 2nd. He underwent surgery and focused on rehabilitation but has not fully recovered. Son said, "I have nothing to say yet. I think we need to wait a little longer," adding, "As I always say, I will do my best in my position so as not to disappoint."
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With Son Heung-min's joining, the national team will begin full-scale training in a 'complete' form. They are staying at the Le Meridien Hotel in downtown Doha and are improving their condition at the Al Egla training ground in nearby Al Rayyan. The first opponent in Group H of the group stage is Uruguay. The match will take place at 10 p.m. Korea time on the 24th.
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If Son plays in the match, he is expected to wear a face protection mask made by his club, English professional football team Tottenham Hotspur. Earlier, he expressed his determination to participate in the World Cup even while wearing a face guard through his social media account. He said, "Thinking about the masks you have endured and worn over the past two years, the mask I will wear in the World Cup match is nothing," adding, "If there is even a 1% chance, I will look at that and run forward focusing only on the limited time left."
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