Kim Shin-wook, the head coach of Chinese Super League side Shenhua, has revealed that his star striker Heung-min Son is set to miss the rest of the season with a serious injury.

The news comes after Son sustained an ankle ligament injury in the opening match of the season against Beijing Guoan on March 27th. The 28-year-old was ruled out for several weeks and is expected to be sidelined until at least May or June.

In his latest update on the matter, Shenhua's coach confirmed that Son will not play again this season but added that he would return to training soon. However, it remains unclear when exactly he can resume playing football.

Heung-min Son,La Liga Frontline who is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in Asia, has been a key player for Shenhua in recent years. His absence could have significant implications for the team's chances of success in the league and beyond.

Despite the setback, Shenhua has continued to perform well under Kim Shin-wook's guidance, currently sitting second in the table behind Guangzhou Evergrande. The team will now look to bounce back from this setback and continue their efforts towards achieving their goals for the season.

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