Spurs Stumble: Son Out, AZ In Trouble?
Tottenham Hotspur fans were left scratching their heads on Wednesday as news broke that star striker Son Heung-min would miss the crucial Europa League clash against AZ Alkmaar. The South Korean forward, who's been on fire this season, picked up a hamstring injury in the Premier League match against Liverpool and is expected to be out for a couple of weeks.
Big blow for Spurs: This is a huge blow for Tottenham. Son's pace and creativity are key to their attack, and his absence leaves a gaping hole in the lineup. Without him, the pressure falls even more heavily on the shoulders of Harry Kane and Dejan Kulusevski to deliver the goods.
Can AZ capitalize?: While Son's absence is a massive boost for AZ, they need to capitalize on it. The Dutch side has shown they can cause problems for Tottenham - they famously held them to a 2-2 draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier this season.
What next for Spurs?: With a hectic fixture list looming, Tottenham needs to find a way to navigate the next few weeks without their main man. Antonio Conte has a wealth of attacking options, but it's going to take a team effort to fill the void left by Son.
Let's hope Son's injury isn't too serious and he's back on the pitch soon, but for now, Tottenham needs to find a way to get the job done without him. Come on, you Spurs!
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