Richarlison could be sidelined for Tottenham until next season | OneFootball

As Tottenham prepare to face Manchester City tomorrow in a Premier League clash, fans are wondering about the fitness of several key players.

The Spurs have suffered numerous injury setbacks throughout the season, with notable absences including defender Micky van de Ven, striker Dominic Solanke, and fellow defender Cristian Romero.

However, it's not all bad news—yesterday, Cristian Romero was spotted back in first-team training after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

But while Romero's return is a boost, questions remain over the comeback of another Tottenham forward, Richarlison.

Richarlison needs time to fully recover from his injury

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Speaking to Tottenham News, well-known sports physical therapy specialist Dr Rajpal Brar shared his insight on Richarlison's situation:

"This one is calf-related and it’s one that’s going to keep him out for a few weeks.

"Based on his recent injuries and where we are in the season, I wouldn’t expect him to get out of this cycle until the season ends and he has the needed time to really build up his fitness and health," Brar explained.

"It’s really difficult to be chasing health in the middle of a season."

Richarlison suffered a calf injury during a match, and while an earlier return to training had been expected, Brar’s comments suggest his recovery could take longer than anticipated.

Is the Brazilian’s future at Tottenham in doubt?

As things stand, it seems unlikely that he will return to action until he is fully fit.

It’s important to remember the risks of rushing players back onto the pitch too soon—just like Micky van de Ven, who hastened his return only to suffer a fresh injury in training.

However, reports indicate that Spurs are growing increasingly frustrated with Richarlison’s fitness struggles and uncertain future at the club.

That remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—Saudi Arabian clubs have been monitoring his situation for months, waiting to see what unfolds with the Brazilian forward.