KFA: Son's Surgery Successful but Too Early to Discuss World Cup Status

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South Korea's football governing body has confirmed that national team captain Son Heung-min underwent successful surgery on fractures to his left eye.

Speaking to reporters Saturday, an official from the Korea Football Association said they have been informed by Tottenham Hotspur that the procedure was completed successfully.

But the official said it's too early to discuss whether Son will be available for the World Cup, adding that the national team's medical staff remains in close contact with Tottenham regarding the injury.

Source: KBS World