Football.London claim that there is ‘no certainty’ at Tottenham Hotspur that Richarlison will be ready for the North London Derby this Sunday.
Just when Spurs needed Richarlison most
Ange Postecoglou would have hoped to call on Richarlison’s services for the trip to St James’ Park since the club’s record signing Dominic Solanke was out injured, but unfortunately for Spurs, the Brazilian was also ruled out of the trip to the North East.
In addition, Micky van de Ven was also sidelined for the game after picking up a knock in the 4-0 win over Everton.
Football.London suggest that two of those players could be back in contention for the big clash against Arsenal this Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Richarlison is unlikely to make the NLD
The report claims that Solanke was close to featuring against Newcastle and is thus keen to be back in contention for the derby.
Meanwhile, it is pointed out that Micky van de Ven has had time to recover at Hotspur Way after pulling out of the Netherlands squad for the internationals.
Finally, the publication adds that ‘there is no certainty that Richarlison will be ready’ for the clash, thus offering Postecoglou a potential question mark in attack.
Spurs Web Opinion
Out of these three, it is Van de Ven’s fitness that Ange will be sweating on the most as the Dutchman is crucial for the way we play.
Without his recovery pace, Arsenal’s attackers could really exploit our high line, just as Newcastle did on a couple of occasions.