Richarlison faces make-or-break moment as Tottenham Hotspur injury crisis reaches new level
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Credit: Imago Wed 29 April 2026 16:30, UK Richarlison could be facing a career-defining set of matches as Tottenham Hotspur hope to avoid relegation from the Premier League.Roberto De Zerbi has claimed just one victory from his first three games in charge – a narrow 1-0 win over Wolves at the weekend – leaving Spurs two points from safety, and behind West Ham.Joao Palhinha scored the key goal, but with Callum Wilson netting a buzzer-beating goal against Everton at the same time, the Hammers remained above the dropzone with four games left.Of course, Tottenham’s transfer plans will be fully defined by their league status, and it feels as though Richarlison is now fighting for his next club, whether Spurs manage to stay in the division or not. ✈️ Tottenham Hotspur Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Spurs boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Richarlison simply must step up at TottenhamRicharlison actually grabbed the assist for Palhinha’s goal, adding to his 10 goals and five assists in the 2025-26 campaign, his fourth contribution in seven games.But let’s face it, it’s been a rather disappointing season from the Brazilian, much like it has been for everyone at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Things are only about to get more difficult, with Xavi Simons sidelined, likely until next year, with an ACL injury, joining James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski on the treatment table.Tottenham’s new injuriesType of injuryDominic SolankeMuscleXavi SimonsACLDestiny UdogieStrainHe was the Lilywhites’ main source of creativity in the middle of the pitch, and matters are only going from bad to worse, with Dominic Solanke potentially ruled out until the end of the season now.What does the future hold for Richarlison?All signs point towards a departure for the 28-year-old, with the centre-forward often being confined to the bench before being given a spurt of starting opportunities.Mick Brown told Football Insider in December that Richarlison is now expected to leave Tottenham, with Brazil and Saudi Arabia amongst the potential destinations for the player.It remains to be seen how much of his £50million transfer fee Spurs will be able to recoup, given his struggles in North London, but it is clear that his wages need to be removed from the books this summer.For now, though, he could hold the key to keeping Spurs in the Premier League, with De Zerbi quickly running out of options to field ahead of the final four games of the season.
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