Coach Carlo Ancelotti may have gained attention involving the next squad squad Brazilian team. Striker Richarlison suffered an injury to his left thigh and will be sidelined for approximately seven weeks, according to the Tottenham confirmed this Thursday (15).
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The striker was injured in the first half of the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, last Saturday (10), for English League Cup. Richarlison left the field after 31 minutes, visibly in pain, and underwent tests that confirmed the muscle problem.
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At a press conference, coach Thomas Frank confirmed the period of absence at a press conference.
— Unfortunately, Richarlison suffered a thigh injury that will keep him out for up to seven weeks — confirmed the coach.
Player’s history is worrying
This is not the first time that Brazilians have faced problems in the region. Last season, Richarlison also suffered a left thigh injury, which took him out of action for more than two months, causing him to miss 16 matches for Spurs.
In the current 2025/26 season, adding games for Tottenham and by Brazilian teamthe striker entered the field 33 times and scored eight goals.
The number 9 joins a long list of Tottenham absences. In addition to Richarlison, Mohamed Kudus and Rodrigo Bentancur remain out, while Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison have not played throughout the season due to serious knee injuries.
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Situation in the Brazilian National Team
Despite the severity of the injury, the problem should not prevent Richarlison from participating in the Seleção’s next matches, if called up by Ancelotti. You friendlies against France and Croatia are scheduled for March, around three months before the start of the World Cup, which offers scope for the striker’s complete recovery.
Richarlison is one of the many competitors for Brazil’s attacking center, competing for a place with names like Kaio Jorge, Igor Thiago, Vitor Roque, Pedro, etc.
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