Goal.com · Jan 6, 2019
Spurs will miss 'unbelievable' Son, says Alli
Dele Alli admitted Tottenham will miss Son Heung-min when the in-form forward departs for the Asian Cup, but he hopes others step up.
Son, 26, has scored nine goals in his past 10 games for Spurs, who will be without the South Korea international after January 13 due to the Asian Cup.
Only Harry Kane (14 goals) has netted more times than Son (eight) for Spurs in the Premier League this season.
Alli acknowledged Son would be missed, but he feels Tottenham have enough depth to cover for his departure.
"Sonny leaving any team would be a great miss because he's a great player," he told UK newspapers.
"But, at the same time, we've got players that have been working hard and are ready to come in.