Son Heung-min a major doubt for World Cup after fracturing eye socket

Son Heung-min’s chances of playing at the World Cup are in serious doubt as he needs surgery on a fractured eye socket.

The South Korean suffered the injury during Tottenham’s 2-1 Champions League win over Marseille on Wednesday and he will undergo surgery to stabilise the fracture.

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Spurs did not put a timeframe on his return, but with South Korea playing Uruguay in the World Cup on 24 November, the 30-year-old’s participation is in question.

A Spurs statement read: “We can confirm that Heung-Min Son will undergo surgery to stabilise a fracture around his left eye. The South Korea international suffered the injury during the first half of Tuesday’s Uefa Champions League victory at Olympique Marseille.

“Following surgery, Son will commence rehabilitation with our medical staff and we shall update supporters further in due course.”