Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Richarlison and Dominic Solanke will miss the upcoming Premier League match against Newcastle United due to injuries.
At his latest press conference, Postecoglou provided updates on his squad’s fitness. He stated that Solanke, who was signed from Bournemouth for £65 million, is close to recovery from an ankle injury but will be rested until after the international break as a precaution.
Richarlison, the Brazilian forward who has faced fitness issues since joining Tottenham, will also be sidelined with a muscle injury. Postecoglou mentioned that more details on Richarlison’s condition are being assessed, but he will not be available for the Newcastle game.
On a positive note, Postecoglou confirmed that Rodrigo Bentancur, who sustained a head injury in the season opener against Leicester City, has been cleared to return to the starting XI. Bentancur has completed all required protocols and is fit to play.
Postecoglou said ahead of the weekend fixture (quotes via Football London):
“Dom Solanke is close to recovery, but we’ll be cautious and keep him out for the weekend. We’ll wait until after the international break.
“Bentancur is ready; he’s trained well, gone through all the protocols, and feels good.
“Richarlison is dealing with a muscle injury. We’re still gathering more information, but he won’t be available either.
“It’s a challenge, and something we need to address. He’s been in this cycle for a while, even before my time. We took a conservative approach, as he didn’t play in preseason and has only had limited first-team minutes.”
After a 1-1 draw against Leicester City in their Premier League opener, Tottenham secured a 4-0 victory over Everton last weekend. Postecoglou will be aiming for a strong finish before the international break, hoping for back-to-back wins.
As Tottenham prepares for their clash with Newcastle, Postecoglou and his team will need to manage these injury issues while relying on their squad depth and talent.
