Postecoglou: Tottenham Injury Update Before Palace
Ange Postecoglou has provided a positive injury update ahead of Tottenham Hotspur's crucial clash with Crystal Palace this weekend. With the North London derby just around the corner, the Australian manager is keen to have all his key players fit and firing.
Key Players Returning
The biggest positive for Spurs fans is the potential return of Richarlison. The Brazilian forward, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, is "progressing well" and could be in contention for a place in the starting lineup.
Postecoglou confirmed that "Richy is back training with the group," which is a huge boost for Tottenham's attacking options. He also added that "we'll see how he responds to the training sessions in the next few days," hinting at a cautious approach to his return.
Other Injury Concerns
While the return of Richarlison is a welcome sight, Postecoglou remains cautious about the fitness of other players. Dejan Kulusevski is still "a couple of weeks away" from full recovery, while Ryan Sessegnon is expected to return "a little bit later."
"We still have a few players who are a little bit behind," Postecoglou said. "But the good thing is that we have a lot of options in the squad, and everyone is working hard to be ready for the game."
Palace Clash: A Crucial Test
The match against Crystal Palace is a crucial one for Tottenham, who are looking to continue their strong start to the season. A win could see them climb into the top half of the table, but a defeat would put a dent in their early momentum.
With Richarlison potentially returning, Tottenham will be looking to build on their attacking threat. Their ability to break down Palace's defense will be crucial to securing a positive result.
Looking Ahead to the Derby
The return of key players will be vital for Tottenham's preparations for the North London derby against Arsenal the following week. Having a fully fit squad will be essential for Postecoglou as he looks to secure a positive result in the highly anticipated fixture.
The match against Crystal Palace will give Tottenham a chance to assess their fitness and squad depth before the crucial derby clash. With the return of key players, the North London side will be hoping to continue their strong start to the season and make a statement to the rest of the Premier League.