Pape Sarr opened the scoring for Tottenham in a 3-1 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League before going off with an injury that could put his African Cup of Nations participation in doubt. Son Heung-min doubled the lead with his 12th league goal of the season as Spurs rebounded from a 4-2 loss at Brighton on Thursday to move within one point of fourth-place Arsenal. Sarr gave the hosts the lead in the ninth minute by rifling a shot into the bottom corner from 18 yards. But the Senegal international left the field in tears with an injury in the 32nd, just two weeks before the start of the African Cup. “Pape felt his hamstring and he’s emotional because he wants to go away with his national team,” Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou said. “Disappointing for him but I am hoping it is not too serious and he can still go away and contribute to his country.” Tottenham then had to wait until the 71st minute for a second goal.
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