As featured on NewsNow: Football news

​Heung-Min Son could miss Tottenham's opening games

Tottenham forward Heung-Min Son could miss the start of the Premier League season after he was chosen as one of three over-age players for South Korea at the Asian Games, reports Sky Sports.

The tournament begins on August 14, just four days after the 2018/19 Premier League campaign kicks off.

However, South Korea's U23 coach Kim Hak-Bom says they are yet to reach an agreement for Son's release date.

The Asian Games is not an official FIFA tournament and clubs are not required to give permission for players to join up with their national sides.

But Son is likely to be involved as winning a gold medal would boost his hopes of avoiding or reducing his military service.

Video of the day:

Ian Ferris
About the author

Ian Ferris

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free