This archive report was first published on 5 November 2019.
On November 5, 2019, Tottenham star Son Heung-min was left distraught after his late challenge on Everton midfielder Andre Gomes led to the latter suffering a fractured and dislocated ankle.
Spurs return to action in the Champions League on Wednesday night following their 1-1 draw with Everton at Goodison Park.
According to teammate Dele Alli, Son was 'devastated and in tears' after the incident, saying, "He is devastated and in tears. It’s not his fault. Son is one of nicest people you’ve ever met. He can’t even lift his head up; he’s crying so much."
Spurs have offered Son counselling to help him get over the trauma, and there are doubts over whether he will be in the right mindset to travel to Belgrade with Spurs set to make late checks on him before making a decision.
Meanwhile, Tottenham have appealed Son's red card after referee Martin Atkinson appeared to initially pull out the yellow card.
Everton midfielder Andre Gomes underwent successful surgery on Monday, and there is no timescale on his recovery although initial suggestions are he could be out for up to a year.
