Tottenham dealt major injury blow with Richarlison to miss FOUR WEEKS including crunch top-four showdown

TOTTENHAM have suffered a big blow after it was confirmed Richarlison will be out for up to four weeks with a knee injury.

The Brazilian, 26, has scored 11 goals in 25 games for Spurs this season, including nine in his last 10 Premier League matches.

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But now he is set for a period on the sideline after sustaining a problem during Tottenham's 2-1 defeat to Wolves earlier this month.

Confirming the news in his press conference on Friday, manager Ange Postecoglou said: "Richarlison is out for three or four weeks.

"He picked up a knee injury in the last game so he will be out for a little while."

It means the ex-Everton forward will miss this weekend's home game against Crystal Palace.

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He is also expected to be absent for their crucial clash with top four rivals Aston Villa on Sunday, March 10.

Richarlison will also likely be unavailable for Tottenham's trip to Fulham on March 16 - their final game before the international break.

Son Heung-min is expected to lead the line as the Brazil international's replacement, moving from the left into the centre.

They have a host of options on the flanks including Dejan Kulusevski, Brennan Johnson and Timo Werner.

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James Maddison can also play as a No10 or on either wing.

Spurs have not played since their loss to Wolves nearly a fortnight ago.

They were scheduled to take on London rivals Chelsea last weekend, but it was postponed as the Blues lost to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.

And they fell further adrift of the top four as Villa beat Nottingham Forest 4-2 to move five points clear of Postecoglou's side.

Tottenham have a game in hand on Unai Emery's men and can close the gap to two points with a win over Palace on Saturday afternoon.

Villa then travel to Luton in the late game on Saturday.