Tottenham Hotspur vice-captain Cristian Romero has averted a severe damage however ahead Richarlison faces a “short while” out with a left hamstring drawback.
Romero and Richarlison sustained accidents throughout Tottenham’s 4-1 Premier League win over Aston Villa on Sunday. Each needed to be withdrawn within the second half, with Richarlison enjoying fewer than 20 minutes having come on early within the half for Son Heung-min.
Richarlison posted about his damage on social media earlier on Wednesday and Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou gave an replace on his squad when talking forward of Thursday’s Europa League sport at Galatasaray.
“From the weekend, Richarlison, sadly, injured his hamstring, we’re nonetheless getting all the data, however he’ll be out for a short while,” Postecoglou stated. “Romero… nothing too severe, hopefully, so nonetheless an opportunity for the weekend.
“Timo (Werner) has been carrying a little bit of a groin criticism, which remains to be there, so he didn’t journey. Mikey Moore picked up a little bit of a virus yesterday, so we left him at residence as effectively. Everybody else who’s match and eligible is right here.”
Romero had injured himself when he fouled Villa’s Matty Money, with each gamers having to go off and the Argentine booked. Richarlison appeared to undergo his drawback whereas organising Dominic Solanke for Spurs’ third purpose.
“Troublesome second that will probably be overcome once more,” Richarlison posted. “Was very glad coaching and enjoying. And out of the blue the damage comes once more. Arduous to speak at a time like this. I solely ask that you just pray for me and that God provides me safety.”
Tottenham are already down one central defender with Romero’s first-choice companion Micky van de Ven not anticipated to return till after the worldwide break with a proper hamstring damage.
Following the journey to Turkey, Tottenham host Ipswich City on Sunday forward of the November break.
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