Tottenham Hotspur has suffered another significant setback as forward Richarlison is set to be sidelined for up to seven weeks due to a hamstring injury. The Brazilian sustained the injury during their recent FA Cup defeat against Aston Villa on January 10, forcing him off the pitch in the 31st minute. The news was confirmed by coach Thomas Frank on Thursday, January 15, 2026, adding to the club's already mounting injury woes.
"Richy unfortunately got a hamstring injury which will keep him out for up to seven weeks," Frank told reporters at a pre-match press conference. This absence is a major blow for Tottenham, as Richarlison has been a key attacking threat this season, contributing seven goals and three assists in the Premier League. His potential return date is estimated to be around February 22, 2026.
The injury further depletes Tottenham's attacking options, with Richarlison joining Mohammed Kudus and Rodrigo Bentancur on the sidelines, both of whom are expected to be out until April with thigh injuries. Other injured players include James Maddison (knee injury) who is expected to return on June 1, 2026. Dejan Kulusevski is also currently sidelined with a knee injury.
Despite the setback, there was some positive news regarding other players. Ivory Coast midfielder Yves Bissouma is set to return to the squad after his country's exit from the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Additionally, Lucas Bergvall has avoided serious injury and could be available for selection for the upcoming London derby against West Ham. Full-back Destiny Udogie and striker Dominic Solanke are also nearing full fitness and could feature, with Solanke returning to the first-team squad for the first time since August. Captain Cristian Romero will also be available having served his one-match suspension.
Frank emphasized the importance of focusing on their own performance despite the upcoming derby against West Ham. "I know it's a big London derby, of course, against West Ham, with the rivalry and everything, but it's all about us. It's how we come out with energy, positive, forward," he stated. He also praised the club's recent acquisition of midfielder Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, calling it a "top signing" and highlighting his Premier League experience and leadership qualities.
Currently, Tottenham sits 14th in the league table with 27 points from 21 games, while West Ham are struggling in the relegation zone with 14 points. As Tottenham prepares for their match against West Ham, the focus will be on adapting their strategy to compensate for Richarlison's absence and capitalizing on the return of key players.
(Note: Thomas Frank is the coach of Brentford, not Tottenham. This article assumes Thomas Frank is the coach of Tottenham based on the search results provided. Also, some of the player names mentioned in the search results may be inaccurate.)
