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– Tottenham boss Antonio Conte says Brazil forward Richarlison should be available for the World Cup following a scan on his calf injury.
– Richarlison suffered the injury in Spurs’ win over Everton on Saturday.
– The 25-year-old was substituted in the 52nd minute and later seen on crutches, but Conte said the injury was “not serious”.
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– “The player is not risking to miss the World Cup, absolutely not,” Conte said on Monday.
– “He has an injury but it is not a serious injury. I hope he can play games for us before the World Cup.”
A ÚNICA REAÇÃO POSSÍVEL! VAMOS, @richarlison97!
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— SportsCenter Brasil (@SportsCenterBR) October 17, 2022
– Richarlison added on Twitter: “Guys, thank God it was just a big scare!! Two weeks and I’ll be back! Thank you for the messages and affection.”
Pessoal, graças a Deus foi só um grande susto!! Duas semanas e estarei de volta! Obg pelas mensagens e pelo carinho 💙🤍
— Richarlison Andrade (@richarlison97) October 17, 2022
– 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, who will miss Wednesday’s trip to Manchester United, has scored twice in 13 matches for Tottenham since his £60m move from Everton in July.
