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Antonio Conte: Richarlison will recover in time for World Cup

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Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has put to rest fears Richarlison could miss the World Cup by confirming the forward is expected to be fit to feature in the tournament next month.The Brazilian sustained a calf injury during the second half of Saturday's 2-0 win over Everton and left the ground on crutches.Richarlison gave a tearful interview post-match where he conceded his World Cup dreams could be over but his club boss provided a positive update on the 25-year-old when previewing Wednesday’s trip to Manchester United."No, absolutely not.

No, I can confirm this, that the player is not risking to not play at the World Cup," Conte said."It’s an injury but not so serious.

He has a problem in his calf. I think he needs a bit of time to recover and then to be fit. I hope for him to play other games with us before the World Cup but for sure the injury is not so serious."I’m happy for the player because to play in the World Cup is the dream for every single player and for this reason I am happy for him.

Also we’re talking about a player that when he goes to play he gives you everything."Spurs forward Richarlison later tweeted: "Guys, thank God it was just a big scare!!

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