Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison undergoes surgery on groin injury
The 26-year-old had featured in each of Tottenham's opening 10 games of the Premier League season under Ange Postecoglou but was an unused substitute in the weekend's 4-1 loss to Chelsea.
Brennan Johnson was given the nod on the left-hand side as Richarlison warmed the bench, and the former Everton man was also left out of the Brazil squad for November's internationals.
While Postecoglou and Fernando Diniz's decisions appeared to be tactical at first, Richarlison revealed after the weekend's defeat that he had been nursing a pelvic issue, which would require an operation.
On Thursday afternoon, Richarlison revealed on social media that he had completed the procedure to end the «chronic» and «unbearable» pain he had been dealing with since the start of 2023.
«Hey everyone! Today, I underwent surgery to correct a chronic issue I've been experiencing in the pubic region,» Richarlison wrote on Instagram, where he shared an image of him posing in a hospital bed.
«Since the beginning of the year, I've been dealing with unbearable pain, affecting my performance and joy on the field. A few days ago, I decided it was time to prioritize my health, recover, and regain the physical condition for my best performance and, most importantly, to live without the pain I've been feeling.
»Now, I'm heading home to rest a bit and kick off the recovery process. I know there will be challenging days without doing what I love most in life, but it wouldn't be fair to myself, my club, and the national team to keep neglecting my health.
«Very soon, I'll be back, God willing, 100% recovered and ready for the challenges ahead! Thanks for all the messages of
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