Tottenham Hotspur will be facing Nottingham Forest without the services of their key player, Richarlison. However, there is a sigh of relief as fears over an injury to Brennan Johnson have been put to rest.
Richarlison has been ruled out of Sunday’s Premier League match against Nottingham Forest due to a knee injury. The Brazilian forward has been featuring from the bench in Spurs’ last three games as he continues his recovery process. To aid his recuperation, he will be given the weekend off.
This comes as a significant blow for Tottenham fans and sports betting enthusiasts who were hoping for his return. His absence could potentially affect the dynamics of the game and Spurs' attacking prowess.
Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur manager, said:
“The only one is Richy. He’s had a bit of a niggle with his knee these last few weeks. We figured it is kind of best he takes his weekend off and gets ready for Newcastle next.”
Brennan Johnson fit and available for upcoming matches
On a brighter note, concerns about an injury to Brennan Johnson have been dispelled. The young Tottenham Hotspur midfielder had scored in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at West Ham but was substituted towards the end due to a knock. He was later seen with bandaging around his knee which sparked worries among fans and team management alike.
However, it seems that these fears were unfounded as recent reports confirm that Johnson is fit for selection against Nottingham Forest on Sunday evening.
Ange Postecoglou added:
“Brennan is fine. There’s no problem. He's found a bit of confidence and consistency and understanding of the way we play. We bought him very much as a young player with an eye of knowing that what he does this year. There’s more in him.
Johnson has proven himself crucial in recent matches; coming off the bench last weekend to assist two goals in Spurs' comeback 2-1 win over Luton before opening scoring in the West Ham match after getting selected ahead of Dejan Kulusevski.
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The match between Tottenham and Nottingham Forest was originally scheduled for Monday but will now take place on Sunday evening at North London. Following this fixture, Spurs are set to face Newcastle at St James’ Park next Saturday - another important match where they would hope both players are available again.
While Richarlison's absence might be a setback, Johnson's availability could provide the necessary boost for Tottenham. As always, the team's performance will depend on how well they adapt to these changes and strategize accordingly. For sports fans and betting enthusiasts alike, these developments add an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming matches.
