Injured Richarlison faces nervous World Cup wait

Tottenham's Brazilian was forced off in the 52nd minute of a 2-0 victory over his former club Everton

Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison is treated for an injury before being forced to leave the pitch during the Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday October 15, 2022.

Tottenham forward Richarlison faces a nervous wait to discover if his World Cup hopes are over after he sustained a calf injury in Saturday’s win against Everton.

The Brazilian was forced off in the 52nd minute of a 2-0 victory over his former club, which was secured thanks to second-half goals from Harry Kane and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.