Temporarily avoiding head contact, Son Heung-min is expected to play in the first World Cup group match

2022-11-20 11:54

Temporarily avoiding head contact, Son Heung-min is expected to play in the first World Cup group match


South Korean star Son Heung-min is representing the Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League against Marseille in Ligue 1. He injured his face when he bumped into the shoulder of the opposing player Mbemba. Therefore, this star will be in this World Cup Wear a mask to play.


According to South Korean media reports, Son Heung-min has been approved by FIFA to wear a mask to play. The media also revealed that the mask Son Heung-min wears is made of carbon, and its hard texture can withstand a certain amount of impact.


Need to avoid another blow to the head


However, it should be noted that since Son Heung-min still has to avoid hitting his head, he will still avoid touching the ball with his head during training.


According to media reports, Son Heung-min is still capable of passing and shooting during training, but he is temporarily unable to practice heading. In addition, although the facial injury will limit Son Heung-min's attack range, the South Korean star still has great hopes to represent South Korea in the first World Cup group match against Uruguay.


In addition, Son Heung-min also revealed in an interview with the media after arriving in Qatar that wearing the mask was actually more comfortable than expected, "Although because of the weather, I didn't feel the same when I tried on the mask in the UK. It's too hot here. I sweat a lot. I can't help but touch and adjust it a lot during training. I'm still getting used to it, but I'm still amazed at how comfortable the mask is.”