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'I didn't know' - Son just learns his UCL ban during aftermatch interview

  /  autty

Tottenham will be without Son Heung-min for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Ajax.

Son will be banned for the match in London after picking up his third European yellow card of the season during Wednesday's 4-3 loss at Manchester City.

The South Korean icon scored twice to help Spurs progress on away goals, having netted the winner in a 1-0 first-leg victory eight days earlier. But Tottenham will not be able to call on him when Ajax visit their new stadium, after Son was booked for tugging the shirt of Kevin De Bruyne shortly after half-time.

Son was not aware of his suspension until a journalist on German television asked him how he felt about it. He replied: 'I didn't know!'

Tottenham will be without Harry Kane for both games against Ajax, although he could be fit if they progress to the final in Madrid on June 1. Kane sustained a 'significant lateral ligament injury to his left ankle' in the first leg against City.