Premier League 2025/26: Tottenham’s Richarlison out for seven weeks with hamstring injury

Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison will be sidelined for almost two months with a hamstring injury, coach Thomas Frank said on Thursday, dealing a blow to the club’s attacking options ahead of Saturday’s London derby at home to West Ham United.

The Brazilian’s absence is a significant setback as the forward has scored seven goals and provided three assists in the Premier League this season.

“Richy has unfortunately suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him out for seven weeks,” Frank told reporters.

Richarlison’s injury comes as Spurs look to bounce back from their FA Cup third round exit at home to Aston Villa.

Their Danish manager stressed that his team must focus on their own performance and not on the fact that it is a derby.

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«I know of course it’s a big London derby, against West Ham, with rivalry and all that, but it’s all about us. It’s how we come out with energy, positive and moving forward,» he said.

Frank added that Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma will return after his country lost in the quarter-finals, while Lucas Bergvall could be available. Fullback Destiny Udogie and striker Dominic Solanke are also closer to full fitness.

Captain Cristian Romero returns to the team after a one-match suspension.

Spurs are 14th in the standings with 27 points from 21 games, while West Ham languish in the relegation places 14 to seven points from the safety zone.

Frank also praised Tottenham’s acquisition of midfielder Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, calling it a «top signing» and highlighting the 25-year-old former Chelsea player’s Premier League experience and leadership qualities.

«He’s first and foremost a very good player, has great experience in the Premier League and also in La Liga, captaining teams. So that character, that leadership, that experience and still young,» Frank said.

Published on January 15, 2026