Tottenham Hotspur vice-captain Cristian Romero has avoided a serious injury but forward Richarlison faces a “little while” out with a left hamstring problem.
Romero and Richarlison sustained injuries during Tottenham’s 4-1 Premier League win over Aston Villa on Sunday. Both had to be withdrawn in the second half, with Richarlison playing fewer than 20 minutes having come on early in the half for Son Heung-min.
Richarlison posted about his injury on social media earlier on Wednesday and Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou gave an update on his squad when speaking ahead of Thursday’s Europa League game at Galatasaray.
“From the weekend, Richarlison, unfortunately, injured his hamstring, we’re still getting all the information, but he’ll be out for a little while,” Postecoglou said. “Romero… nothing too serious, hopefully, so still a chance for the weekend.
“Timo (Werner) has been carrying a bit of a groin complaint, which is still there, so he didn’t travel. Mikey Moore picked up a bit of a virus yesterday, so we left him at home as well. Everyone else who is fit and eligible is here.”
Romero had injured himself when he fouled Villa’s Matty Cash, with both players having to go off and the Argentine booked. Richarlison appeared to suffer his problem while setting up Dominic Solanke for Spurs’ third goal.
“Difficult moment that will be overcome again,” Richarlison posted. “Was very happy training and playing. And suddenly the injury comes again. Hard to talk at a time like this. I only ask that you pray for me and that God gives me protection.”
Tottenham are already down one central defender with Romero’s first-choice partner Micky van de Ven not expected to return until after the international break with a right hamstring injury.
Following the trip to Turkey, Tottenham host Ipswich Town on Sunday ahead of the November break.
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