Tottenham’s Richarlison Out For Seven Weeks With Hamstring Injury

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed Brazilian forward Richarlison will be sidelined for almost two months with a hamstring injury,

Spurs manager Thomas Frank confirmed the latest setback in his team, a huge blow to the club’s attacking options ahead of Saturday’s London derby at home to West Ham United.

”Richy unfortunately got a hamstring injury which will keep him out for up to seven weeks,” Frank told reporters.

Richarlison’s injury comes as Spurs look to bounce back from their FA Cup third round exit at home to Aston Villa.

Richarlison  leaves the pitch with an injury during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Their Danish manager stressed that his team should focus on their own performance rather than on the fact it is a derby.

“I know it’s a big London derby, of course, against West Ham, with the rivalry and everything, but it’s all about us. It’s how we come out with energy, positive, forward,” he said.

On a positive side of things, Frank noted that Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma is set to return after his country lost in the quarter-finals, while Lucas Bergvall might be available.

Full-back Destiny Udogie and striker Dominic Solanke are also closer to full fitness.

Captain Cristian Romero will return to the squad after serving a one-match suspension.

Spurs are 14th in the standings with 27 points from 21 games, while West Ham are languishing in the relegation places with 14 – seven points from the safety zone.