Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min gave his team another injury scare as he limped off the pitch during their 2-1 defeat to West Ham on Thursday. The 31-year-old appeared to break down in tears as he took his place on the bench in the 88th minute.

Captain Son in Tears on the Bench

Son Heung-min was spotted crying on the bench after picking up a knock during the match. The Tottenham physios quickly attended to him, showing concern for the player's well-being.

However, Son later provided a positive update on his condition. Speaking to The Mirror's Ryan Taylor in the mixed zone, he said, "No, I'm okay. I'm okay. Let's see."

"Soft" Performance and Disappointment

Son also expressed his disappointment with the team's performance, particularly in the second half. He described the loss as "unacceptable" and criticized the players for being "soft."

The Spurs captain emphasized the need for more energy and taking responsibility on the field. He acknowledged that the fans deserve better and called on the team to bounce back from the defeat.

Tottenham's Frustrating Streak

Tottenham took an early lead in the game through Cristian Romero's headed effort, but West Ham equalized in the second half and scored the winning goal through James Ward-Prowse.

This defeat marks Tottenham as the first team in Premier League history to have failed to win five consecutive games despite taking a 1-0 lead in each match. They are also the first team to have lost three consecutive home games despite going 1-0 up.