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'Fatigue is an excuse' – Son raring to go with Spurs

Tottenham striker Heung-min Son says that a hectic schedule will not stop him from being a smash hit with the club this season.

The attacker, who netted 18 times last term for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, has just joined up with his club-mates following an intense summer of international football, in which he played with South Korea at the World Cup then helped them to win a gold medal at the Asian Games.

In winning that prize, he also ensured he would be exempt from military service.

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However, it came at a cost as he played eight matches in 26 days, prompting fears that his packed diary could affect his form with Spurs.