South Korea's Son Heung-min said he was blocking out thoughts of being tired as he slogs it out at the Asian Cup on the back of a frantic spell of football in recent months.
The World Cup, Asian Games and Premier League have all taken their toll, and talk of fatigue drew a rueful look from Son after South Korea were taken to extra time in their 2-1 last-16 win over Bahrain.
"It's about mentality I think," the Tottenham Hotspur player said, grimacing and rubbing the back of his head. "If you think you're tired, you get tired.
"After the game I feel tired of course but still I try to recover as quickly as possible and play again. In three days I can recover.
"It's the same when I'm playing with Tottenham as well. I have to recover as quick as possible and look forward to play."
"He's one of the best players in the squad of course. He's a big loss and someone else will have to be ready to step up and show what they can do."
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"But now we need to find solutions because on the 25th we will play again. So it's not an excuse, it's what we have in this moment."
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