Tottenham and South Korea forward Son Heung-min
Son Heung-min is hoping to be fit for South Korea's World Cup opener on 24 November

South Korea's Son Heung-min will be fit to play in the World Cup, according to Antonio Conte.

The Spurs attacker had a fractured left eye during their win at rome.

The 30-year-old had surgery on Friday and is now at his house.

Son is expected to be ready for the tournament in November.

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He said that he hoped that Sonny would recover well and play in the World Cup.

The World Cup is important to me because I was a player.

He was the first person to play and he missed us. He can come back quickly and play in the World Cup for South Korea.

The first game of the World Cup is between South Korea and Argentina.

Son won the golden boot in the premier league but has struggled for form this season and scored five goals in 19 games.

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