Tottenham Boss Postecoglou Hopeful Son Heung-Min Returns Before Europa League Final

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is hopeful that captain Son Heung-min will return from a foot injury for their upcoming Premier League match against Crystal Palace, marking his first appearance since missing seven games including the Europa League semi-finals. Son's fitness is crucial as Tottenham prepare for their Europa League final against Manchester United on May 21. Postecoglou plans to rest several key defenders like Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Destiny Udogie in the league match to manage their minutes ahead of the final. The team has endured a challenging, injury-plagued season but has still reached the final of a major European competition, which Postecoglou describes as a significant achievement. He emphasized the importance of carefully managing player fitness, especially due to the physical toll of recent matches on artificial pitches. Despite ongoing injury concerns, Tottenham remain focused on finishing the season strongly and securing their first trophy in 17 years.