The South Korean star returned from a hamstring injury to start the match against West Ham and is feeling the effects of a dramatic London derby. Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says he was never intending to play Son against AZ on Thursday and he will be given time to recover from soreness ahead of the weekend.

Son Heung-min was not involved in Wednesday’s training session ahead of Tottenham’s Europa League game against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.Son missed three games after picking up a hamstring injury

Ange Postecoglou said Heung-min Son would not be risked for the visit of the Eredivisie side on Thursday, with Tottenham aiming to make it three wins from three, having opened their campaign with vict

Spurs have won their opening two games in the competition and Postecoglou said the visit of Alkmaar could allow one or two fringe players to impress. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Tottenham Hotspur will seek to maintain their strong start in the Europa League without captain Son Heung-min against AZ Alkmaar on Thursday after manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed the South Korean will not be involved.

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