Son, who has scored 35 goals in 104 internationals, hasn't played since Nov. 2 when he sustained a fracture around his left eye following a collision with Marseille's Chancel Mbemba while playing for Tottenham in the UEFA Champions League.
While recovering from surgery, Son said this week that he expects to play in Qatar with a protective mask, reassuring fans on Instagram that he wouldn't "miss this for the world."
Separate from the 26 players officially on his roster, Bento is also taking Suwon Samsung forward Oh Hyeon-gyu as an emergency reserve who could step in if Son or other injured players aren't fit enough to play.Son won the Premier League's Golden Boot last season after sharing the scoring lead in English football's top flight, strengthening his case as the country's greatest player ever.
Son isn't the only injured player on Bento's roster. Kim Jin-su, who has been Bento's first choice at left fullback, is dealing with a hamstring injury. Kim's fitness is crucial as Bento relies heavily on his fullbacks to provide width to the attack, although the space they leave behind has created defensive problems South Korea has struggled to fix.
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