Ange Postecoglou has reportedly confirmed that Richarlison will be available for Tottenham Hotspur ahead of their UEFA Europa League final showdown against Manchester United on Wednesday night.
Spurs are aiming to win the competition for the third time in their history and breaking their 17-year trophy drought in the process.
Ahead of the showpiece, Postecoglou has been talking about the influence of one of his players, who hasn’t been available much this season but is prepared to play in the final.
According to TBR Football, Richarlison’s fitness for the Europa League final has pleased the Aussie who also thinks the Brazilian can have an influence.
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Due to his injury struggles this season, Richarlison hasn’t played a lot of football. Everton have reportedly expressed interest in bringing the former Watford forward back to Merseyside, thus Tottenham intend to sell him in the summer.
Prior to that, though, Postecoglou disclosed that the 27-year-old has put in a great deal of effort to be fit for the match against Man United.
The forward’s contribution in the semi-final matchup against Bodo/Glimt was praised by the Australian coach.
Postecoglou told the media: “Firstly, Richy, so pleased for him because he’s had a tough time, not just this year but since he’s been at Tottenham.
“He’s had some injury problems, he’s never really had a stretch of games.
“But it’s been very tough on him physically and emotionally – he’s in a really good place now, physically, he’s worked really hard on his fitness.
“It’s great to have him in the team, for us, he provides something different to our other attacking players.”
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