The South Korean star returned from a hamstring injury to start the match against West Ham and is feeling the effects of a dramatic London derby. Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says he was never intending to play Son against AZ on Thursday and he will be given time to recover from soreness ahead of the weekend.

Spurs have won their opening two games in the competition and Postecoglou said the visit of Alkmaar could allow one or two fringe players to impress. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In the span of seven second-half minutes, Tottenham burst to life against their London rivals West Ham in the early Premier League kick-off on Saturday. With the score at 1-1 heading into half-time, a 53rd-minute goal from Yves Bissouma kickstarted a whirlwind period for the home side — and one to forget for the Hammers.

Heung-Min Son admitted he treats every game as if it were his last in the wake of Tottenham’s rampaging 4-1 win over West Ham in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur will seek to maintain their strong start in the Europa League without captain Son Heung-min against AZ Alkmaar on Thursday after manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed the South Korean will not be involved.

Ange Postecoglou has been handed a timely injury boost ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash with Dutch side AZ Alkmaar. Tottenham go into the clash looking to make it three wins on the spin in the newly revamped league phase of the competition.