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The 2023 AFC Asian Cup kicks off on January 12, 2024, with defending champions Qatar on hosting duty.
Glory at the 2019 finals was Qatar’s first major continental title but they face a battle to retain their crown in the coming weeks.
Japan have been tipped as pre-tournament favourites alongside rivals South Korea and 2015 champions Australia.
South Korea’s chances will be heavily balanced on captain Heung-min Son as the Tottenham star prepares for his fourth AFC Asian Cup campaign.
Is Heung-min Son playing at 2023 AFC Asian Cup?
Son was included in South Korea’s final squad for the tournament alongside Paris Saint-Germain forward Kang-in Lee and Bayern Munich defensive star Kim Min-jae.
The 31-year-old will captain South Korea for the second time in this competition after losing out to Qatar in the quarterfinals in 2019.
Date / Time | Fixture |
January 15 (11:30 a.m. GMT / 6:30 a.m. ET) | South Korea vs. Bahrain |
January 20 (11:30 a.m. GMT / 6:30 a.m. ET) | Jordan vs. South Korea |
January 25 (11:30 a.m. GMT / 6:30 a.m. ET) | South Korea vs. Malaysia |
How to watch Heung-min Son at 2023 AFC Asian Cup: TV channel, live stream
Tottenham fans will be keeping a close eye on South Korea’s progress at the tournament as they are predicted to go deep into the knockout stages.
Below are the full details on how watch Son and South Korea in action across the world’s major regions:
South Korea vs Bahrain
Jordan vs South Korea
South Korea vs Malaysia
When will Heung-min Son return from 2023 AFC Asian Cup?
With Son already netting 12 Premier League goals so far this season, his importance to Spurs cannot be understated, after taking over the captaincy from Harry Kane in August.
Son has already missed their FA Cup Third Round clash with Burnley on January 5 after travelling to a warm up camp in Abu Dhabi.
With the group stage running until January 25, Son is guaranteed to miss at least one game, as Spurs head to Manchester United in Premier League action on January 14.
How many further games he will miss depends on South Korea’s tournament progress.
Date | Competition | Fixture |
January 5 | FA Cup Third Round | Tottenham vs. Burnley |
January 14 | Premier League | Man United vs. Tottenham |
Date | Competition | Fixture |
January 31 | Premier League | Tottenham vs. Brentford |
February 3 | Premier League | Everton vs. Tottenham |
February 10 | Premier League | Tottenham vs. Brighton |
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