Richarlison to Miss Seven Weeks Due to Hamstring Injury

Tottenham Forward Faces Extended Recovery Time

Tottenham Hotspur’s striker Richarlison has been sidelined for approximately seven weeks due to a hamstring injury. The 28-year-old Brazilian has emerged as the top scorer for Spurs this season, netting seven goals across 21 appearances in Premier League matches.

Upcoming Matches and Team Updates

This weekend, Thomas Frank’s team will welcome West Ham for a London derby, set to take place at 15:00 GMT on Saturday. However, they have struggled recently, managing only one victory in their last seven matches across all competitions. Last weekend, they were eliminated from the FA Cup after facing Aston Villa, which contributed to their current position at 14th in the Premier League standings.

Player Availability

• Returning Players: Midfielders Lucas Bergvall and Yves Bissouma will be back in the squad, and full-back Destiny Udogie, along with striker Dominic Solanke, may also feature in the match against West Ham.

Recent Transfers

In a recent signing, Tottenham secured England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid for a sum of £35 million. Frank praised Gallagher as a “top acquisition” essential for the team, highlighting his vast experience in the Premier League and La Liga, as well as his leadership qualities.

“He brings character and experience, is still young with much to develop, and arrives at a good level, adding pressing capabilities, goal-scoring potential, and an ability to find good positions on the pitch,” Frank commented.

Coaching Staff Changes

Additionally, Tottenham announced the appointment of former Netherlands and Everton defender John Heitinga as an assistant coach, further refining their coaching staff as they navigate the season.