Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte has said he is “confident” Son Heung-Min will feature at the World Cup after the South Korea international underwent surgery for a fracture on his left eye.
Son suffered the injury during Tottenham’s final Champions League group game against Marseille last week, in which he was forced off during the first half.
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But, speaking after his side’s 2-1 loss to Liverpool on Sunday, Conte said Son was out of hospital and added that he was hopeful the forward would make it to Qatar.
“With Sonny, I sent him a message after the surgery,” Conte told reporters after the defeat.
“Sonny was really, really disappointed with this situation but I hope for him to recover very well and to play in the World Cup because I was a player and I know the importance of the World Cup.
“He missed us tonight. I’m confident that he can come back quickly and play in the World Cup. He’s not in hospital now, he’s home.”
