Tottenham and Brazil forward Richarlison has groin surgery

AP , Thursday 9 Nov 2023

Tottenham forward Richarlison has undergone surgery on his groin, the club said Thursday.

Tottenham's Richarlison sits on the pitch in pain during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. Photo: AP

The Brazil international spoke this week of issues in that area of his body.

Tottenham did not say how long Richarlison would be out of action, but that he would immediately start his rehabilitation with the club’s medical staff before “returning to training in the coming weeks.”

We can confirm that Richarlison has undergone groin surgery today.

The Brazil international will commence his rehabilitation with our medical staff immediately, before returning to training in the coming weeks.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Richy! 🤍 pic.twitter.com/DsV6L59aki
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 9, 2023

Richarlison has struggled for goals this season, despite Spurs’ impressive start to the Premier League campaign. He has only scored twice and is on a seven-game barren run for club and country.

He was an unused substitute for Monday’s 4-1 loss against Chelsea.

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