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Tottenham Hotspur’s star Son Heung-min says hectic schedule part and parcel of life in Premier League

  • Son, 30, said travelling for matches and spending time away from home can be difficult but it was part of life as a professional player
  • ‘We were born to do this, we love to do this and we should enjoy it,’ Son says. ‘Obviously the more you enjoy it, the more happiness will be here’

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Son Heung-min says players must remember they are living their dreams. Photo: dpa

Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min says players must remember they are living their dreams by playing in the Premier League, even if the demanding schedule is taking its toll.

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Domestic leagues and UEFA have been trying to cram in fixtures before the World Cup starts on November 20. Spurs are due to play 10 matches before the tournament begins in Qatar, starting with Wednesday’s Champions League game against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Son, 30, said travelling for matches and spending time away from home can be difficult but it was part of life as a professional player.

“When you think about, when you were a kid what was your dream? Probably everyone is going to say playing in the Premier League,” Son told the London Evening Standard.

Lewis Dunk (right) and Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min battle for the ball during an English Premier League match at Amex Stadium. Photo: dpa
Lewis Dunk (right) and Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min battle for the ball during an English Premier League match at Amex Stadium. Photo: dpa

“So we’re living the dream and we can never forget these moments. I know there are tired moments and it’s mentally and physically really difficult.

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