Ange Postecoglou explains Tottenham plan to keep Richarlison fit after injury hell
Ange Postecoglou explains Tottenham plan to keep Richarlison fit after injury hell
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Ange Postecoglou is adamant that Richarlison will be crucial to Tottenham in the second half of the season if he remains fit but says the club face a “challenge” to keep the forward from breaking down again. Richarlison is set for another appearance from the bench against his former club Everton on Sunday after playing the final 12 minutes of Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in his first outing since suffering a hamstring injury at the start of November.
The Brazilian has started just one match this season, having previously spent two months on the sidelines with a muscle injury picked up in the reverse fixture against the Toffees in August. Postecoglou says Richarlison and the club are “trying different ways” to keep him fit going forward but believes he can play an important role for struggling Spurs.
Asked how Spurs could keep Richarlison available, the head coach said: “That’s a challenge. We’ve tried different ways, and Richy is trying different ways. “We’ve been really careful in the way we’ve brought him back this time. He’s probably been ready to go for a couple of weeks. We’ve given him extra work.
“I thought he was really good when he came on the other night [at Arsenal], you could see his quality. “He is one of these guys that does lead by example, particularly when he plays. It’s great to have him back. “With Richy, it’s about him gaining confidence in his body as well. We can do that in the next few weeks.
