Tottenham Hotspur have been handed an injury boost ahead of their clash against Everton - but are also set to be without a key player.
The Blues take on Spurs in their next Premier League clash after the international break. Sean Dyche’s side welcome Tottenham to Goodison Park next Monday night.
Before the international break, former Everton forward Richarlison suffered an injury in Tottenham’s 3-3 draw with Southampton. He would later be withdrawn from the Brazil squad as he recovers from the injury.
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Football.London are reporting that Richarlison could hand Tottenham an injury boost. It has been claimed that Spurs hope to have the Brazilian back “sooner rather than later”.
However, the report does not specify when Richarlison will either return to training or be back in action. The week ahead will likely see more news emerge over whether the forward will be fit to face his old club.
Richarlison left Everton last summer to complete a £60m move to Tottenham. However, he has scored just two goals since his move to North London.
The report goes on to provide an update on defender Emerson Royal. It has been claimed that the defender has suffered a knee injury that requires an operation, and is set for a period of at least six weeks on the sidelines.
This would mean that Royal would miss the trips to both Everton on April 3 and Liverpool on April 30.
Tottenham are also battling with Liverpool for a place in the Premier League’s top four. The Reds are currently in sixth place and seven points behind fourth-placed Spurs with two games in hand.
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