Richarlison: Spurs striker's World Cup hopes in doubt after injury
Brazil striker
Richarlison's World Cup "dream" is in doubt after he suffered a calf
injury in Tottenham's 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday.
Richarlison, 25, was substituted in the 52nd
minute and later seen on crutches.
He is set to have a scan to determine the
extent of the injury but has already been ruled out of Wednesday's game at
Manchester United.
"It's kind of hard to say because it's
close to the realisation of my dream," a tearful Richarlison told ESPN
Brazil.
"I've already suffered a similar injury
to this but I hope it can heal as soon as possible.
"The last time when I was at Everton, I
was out of action for about two months.
"I know it's hard to talk at this moment,
but let's see, I'll recover. I have a scan on Monday but even walking hurts. I
have to stay positive if I want to go to Qatar."
Brazil will name their World Cup squad at the
start of November. Their first game of the tournament in Qatar is on 24
November against Serbia.
Richarlison has scored twice in 13 matches for
Tottenham since his £60m move from Everton in July.
"For sure against Manchester United he's
out," said Spurs manager Antonio Conte after Saturday's game. "He
felt something in his calf and he won't be available.
"I think he needs a bit of time to
recover. It's a pity because we are talking about a player who gives us a lot
of quality but is also strong and improves our intensity.
"He will have an MRI scan to understand
it tomorrow, we hope it is not serious."
Dejan Kulusevski missed the win over Everton
with a hamstring problem but Lucas Moura made his first Premier League
appearance since August as a substitute, having suffered a tendon injury.
