Opinion: Ange must be losing patience as key Tottenham star is sidelined for a month.
Ange Postecoglou likely growing frustrated with Richarlison’s latest injury setback at Tottenham.
It has been a difficult season for Spurs’ Brazilian striker, Richarlison.
So far, he has made just one start in seven appearances, totaling only 173 minutes of football.
After missing eight matches due to injury, Richarlison returned as a substitute in Spurs’ 4-1 Premier League win over West Ham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 19.
He then started and scored the decisive goal in Spurs’ 1-0 UEFA Europa League victory over AZ Alkmaar on October 24.
However, after just five matches back, the 27-year-old has suffered another major injury setback.
Reliable Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe reported on November 6 that Richarlison is expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks.
This latest injury blow will undoubtedly frustrate manager Ange Postecoglou.
Richarlison’s injury came during his assist for Dominic Solanke in Spurs’ 4-1 Premier League win over Aston Villa on November 3, a moment that encapsulates his Spurs career.
Richarlison has the talent to make a difference, but his persistent injury problems have prevented him from doing so consistently, leading to some calls for his sale.
According to Sofascore, Richarlison made an impact off the bench against Aston Villa, completing 100% of his passes, including two key passes.
However, he struggled in other areas, losing both of his ground duels and failing with his one dribble attempt.
Additionally, all three of his crosses were inaccurate, and he gave away possession five times.
Despite these shortcomings, Postecoglou would have been pleased with the assist he provided.
Unfortunately, that assist came at a cost, and Spurs will now be without Richarlison for at least a month.
