There has been plenty of bad news on the injury front recently, as the countdown to the World Cup moves into its final two weeks.
On Wednesday alone, Reece James was ruled out for England while Senegal star Sadio Mané appears to be very much in doubt after an injury suffered with Bayern Munich. The previous day, it was CONCACAF duo Chris Richards and Tecatito that saw their World Cup hopes end.
With that in mind we should take every opportunity to celebrate the rare bit of good news, which Son Heung-min thankfully provided on Wednesday.
Son suffered a fracture around his left eye earlier this month with Tottenham, leaving his status for the World Cup very much in doubt after he underwent surgery.
But the South Korea star took to Instagram on Wednesday to reassure nervous fans that he is set to take part in the tournament in Qatar.
“Hi everyone. I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you all for the messages of support I have received over the last week,” Son wrote.
“I have read so many of them and truly, truly appreciate you all. In a tough time I received a lot of strength from you! Playing for your country at the World Cup is the dream of so many children growing up, just as it was one of mine too. I won’t miss this for the world. I can’t wait to represent our beautiful country, see you soon.”
South Korea will open the World Cup against Uruguay on November 24, and will also face Portugal and Ghana in Group H.
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