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South Korea sweat on Son's fitness

South Korea's Son Heung-Min during training. (Reuters photo)

DOHA: South Koreans will be anxiously awaiting news of whether captain Son Heung-Min is available when they need him most, as the Asian giants start their World Cup campaign on Thursday against a Uruguay side with a track record of deep runs in the tournament.

The Tottenham Hotspur forward sustained multiple fractures around his left eye three weeks ago and has been training in Qatar wearing a black protective mask reminiscent of swashbuckling vigilante Zorro.

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