Tottenham have suffered ‘massive’ Richarlison blow after MRI scan news – Robinson
Paul Robinson has claimed Richarlison’s injury is “a massive blow” for the Tottenham player personally.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former White Hart Lane number one said the 25-year-old was one of “the standout players” for Brazil at the World Cup.
Richarlison is expected to be sidelined for more than a month after suffering a hamstring injury.
Speaking to club media (20 December), Antonio Conte revealed the forward has undergone an MRI scan to determine the severity of the problem.
Spurs resume their Premier League on Boxing Day with a trip to Brentford.
Harry Kane, Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski are expected to start in the fixture.
When asked by Football Insider how big a blow Richarlison’s absence will be over the festive period, Robinson said: “It is a massive blow for the player.
“He was one of the standout players at the World Cup for Brazil. If he came back fully fit and ready to go he would have probably played such was the form he was in.
“It is a real shame because the games will come thick and fast over the next few weeks.
“Spurs have had quite a few injuries in forward positions this season and this is the latest. It is a blow.
“Hopefully he can recover quickly and show the form he did for Brazil at the World Cup for Spurs”
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