Son Heung-min dislocates his finger after an argument with his South Korean ping-pong teammates

Son Heung-min returned to Spurs after the Asian Cup. Photo: John Walton/PA Wire

Heung-min Son suffered a dislocated finger following an argument that erupted within South Korea ahead of their shock Asian Cup exit.

Son was injured during a dinner argument before his team's semi-final defeat countries from Jordan with a score of 2:0.

The row broke out after some of the younger squad members quickly ate to play ping pong.

Tottenham Hotspur star Son, who captains both his club and national team, was unhappy with the players leaving early, and meal times were seen as an opportunity to unite the team.

Words were exchanged and an argument broke out between the team. Conflicting reports have since emerged as to whether Son was involved in the fight or injured while acting as a peacekeeper.

The Korea Football Association (KFA) told the country's Yonhap news agency: «This happened when several young players approached to play table tennis, and Son Heung-min and other older players did not agree with this.

“The players exchanged a few words, and Son injured his finger.”

Among the players involved was Paris Saint-Germain player Lee Kang-in, who issued a public apology on Wednesday.

Son Heung Min with two fingers taped together on his right hand during a performance at the Asian Cup with South Korea Photo: Getty Images/Ismael Adnan Yaqub

He wrote on Instagram: “It was reported that I had an argument with Son before the Asian Cup semi-finals. I caused great disappointment to all those football fans who support the national team. I'm really sorry. I should have listened to the older players and I apologize for not being good.

“I apologize to the many people who were disappointed in me. I am very aware of how interested the fans are in me as a player. From now on, I will try to support the senior players and become a better player and person.»

Son was still playing the next day with a bandage on his right middle finger, as was done in South Korea. were eliminated from the game.

This despite the fact that they were 64 places above their opponents, who then lost the final to hosts Qatar with a score of 3:1.

The dream is still wore the armband when he returned to Spurs' Premier League squad on Saturday, coming off the bench to set up the 96th-minute winner against Brighton; Hove Albion.

The victory lifted Angers Postecoglou's side to fourth in the table, one point ahead of Aston Villa.