Tottenham Hotspur’s Richarlison Is Sidelined For “Two To Three Weeks” Due To A Knee Injury
Tottenham Hotspur’s Richarlison Is Sidelined For “Two To Three Weeks” Due To A Knee Injury
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has disclosed that striker Richarlison will be sidelined for “two to three weeks” due to a knee injury. Despite initially struggling to settle in North London, the Brazilian has thrived under Postecoglou’s guidance, netting 10 goals in 22 Premier League appearances during the 2023-24 season. Richarlison’s impressive form saw him score nine goals in 10 matches since December 10, showcasing his clinical touch in front of goal. However, he has failed to find the net in Tottenham’s last two outings against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton & Hove Albion. With Spurs set to return to action after a two-week break, facing Crystal Palace in a Premier League London derby on Saturday, Postecoglou confirmed in an interview with Tottenham’s media channels that Richarlison sustained a knee injury in the team’s last fixture. As a result, the former Everton forward will be unavailable for selection for the upcoming matches.
“Richy picked up a bit of a knee injury so he’s going to be missing for two to three weeks,” Postecoglou stated, providing an update on Richarlison’s injury status. He then proceeded to offer information regarding Destiny Udogie and Pedro Porro, both of whom were absent from the recent loss to Wolves. Udogie had sustained a knock to the knee during the match against Brighton on February 10, while Porro was sidelined due to a strain injury. Postecoglou mentioned that Udogie has a chance of featuring in the upcoming match against Oliver Glasner’s team as he trained, but his availability will depend on his recovery. On the other hand, Porro is expected to be out for another week. Unfortunately, Richarlison is not the sole Tottenham player to encounter an injury setback since the team’s last senior fixture. Ryan Sessegnon revealed earlier this week that he underwent a second operation on a hamstring issue, marking another blow in his recovery journey. Sessegnon had previously undergone surgery in the summer to address a similar concern and had only recently returned to action in the FA Cup win over Burnley on January 5 before suffering a setback.
Sessegnon was fit to start for the Under-21s against West Ham United in a Premier League 2 fixture on February 17, but he had to be substituted in the first half due to an injury to his other hamstring. Unfortunately, his latest surgery may sideline him for the remainder of the campaign.
Postecoglou expressed sympathy for Sessegnon, acknowledging the disappointment of not reaping the rewards of his hard work in rehabilitation. In his press conference, he stated, “Sess is a tough one; it’s not his fault. He worked hard to come back. It’s always challenging when a series of events like this occurs, and he hasn’t had any payoff for all his efforts in rehabilitating to get back on the field. He will receive the support he needs. He’s undergone surgery, he’s a positive individual, and he’s been through this before, so hopefully, that experience helps him.”
In addition to Sessegnon, Richarlison, and Porro, Tottenham’s medical room also houses Fraser Forster (foot) and Manor Solomon (knee). Solomon, in particular, is not close to resuming team training following a recent setback.
As Tottenham prepares to return to Premier League action, they currently sit fifth in the league table, trailing Aston Villa by five points in the race for the final Champions League spot. However, they have a game in hand over Villa.
