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Son Heung-min Likely to Miss Tottenham's Crucial Carabao Cup Clash Against Manchester City

Tottenham Hotspur faces a critical Carabao Cup Round of 16 showdown against Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 31. Ahead of this match, fans and analysts are eagerly watching to see if team captain Son Heung-min will return to the lineup. Son has been sidelined since experiencing hamstring discomfort in the Europa League match against Qarabag in September, leading him to miss both club and international games. Though he made a brief comeback against West Ham on October 19, he missed the recent Crystal Palace match due to recurring issues.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou shared an update on Son’s recovery, stating, “Sonny’s condition is nearly perfect, but our aim is for him to return over the weekend. We’re confident he’ll be ready by then.” This makes Son’s appearance against Manchester City unlikely.

Son's absence would be a blow to Tottenham's League Cup ambitions, as he has an impressive track record against City, scoring 8 goals and assisting 4 times in 19 appearances—a performance that has earned him the title of "Man City Killer."

Should Son be unavailable, his replacement could likely be loanee Timo Werner or the 17-year-old prospect Mikey Moore. However, both options come with limitations. Werner is known for his movement but has struggled with finishing, while Moore, though promising, still lacks experience at the senior level. As Tottenham considers its lineup, fans might look into 토토사이트 검증 to make informed choices on game predictions and betting insights.