Injured Tottenham player called up to international squad after receiving doctor’s update

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Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison has been called up the the Brazil squad after an update from their doctor.

International football picks up again in a couple of weeks and a host of Tottenham players will be due to leave Hotspur Way.

Richarlison will not feature on Saturday in the game against Crystal Palace due to a knee injury.

Richarlison injury news

Having been told Pedro Porro will remain out for the game against the Eagles, learning of Richarlison’s new issue was not what Ange Postecoglou will have wanted to hear.

The 26-year-old will potentially miss up to four weeks worth of action in north London due to the knee issue.

However, he has still been called up for the Brazil squad who face England and Spain later in the month.

Brazil manager Dorival Junior provided the reasoning behind the decision to include Richarlison in his squad: “Doctor Rodrigo Lasmar got in touch this morning as soon as the news hit the websites, they’re optimistic, they’ve lined up the situation,” he said.

“He’ll probably miss his team’s next match, but it’s possible that he’ll be fit soon. From what they’ve been told, they don’t see a situation that’s a problem, not least because they believe in a quick solution.”

Tottenham’s striker situation

The Brazilian has been in fine form recently with nine goals in his last 10 Premier League games.

Despite his impressive turn of form, The Spurs News has been told that the club would consider selling him in the summer.

Reports are now suggesting Spurs have sent scouts out to watch young striker Kevin Denkey ahead of the window opening.

So it would appear the Lilywhites are open to the idea of bringing in a new striker over the coming months.

Daniel Levy will be keen to find his long-term replacement for Harry Kane after his exit in the summer.

Although Richarlison has been in good form lately, his tally in dwarfed by that of the departed Kane in the Bundesliga.

Kane has been able to return a staggering 31 goals in his 32 appearances.

With a spot in the Champions League on their radar, perhaps Spurs need a striker who can return similar numbers to what Kane is able to.