Antonio Conte says Brazil and Tottenham's Richarlison should be fit for World Cup after calf injury

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte does not expect Brazil forward Richarlison to miss the World Cup. The 25-year-old was taken off with an injury in Spurs’ 2-0 win against his former club Everton on Saturday. Ad He was later seen on crutches and it was thought his hopes of playing in Qatar could be in doubt.

FootballBenzema joins ex-Real stars Ronaldo and Figo on plane to Ballon d'Or ceremony2 HOURS AGO But, speaking ahead of Spurs’ midweek clash with Manchester United, Conte said: “The player is not risking to miss the World Cup, absolutely not. «He has an injury but it is not a serious injury. I hope he can play games for us before the World Cup.» Richarlison will not be available to face United at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Brazil name their World Cup squad at the start of November and face Serbia in their opening game of the tournament on November 24. Mbappe 'shocked' by PSG exit reports Klopp apologises for alleged coin throwing at Guardiola Third-placed Spurs are seven points ahead of Manchester United in the Premier League, having played a game more. Conte says he thinks new United manager Erik ten Hag will need time to implement his ideas.

“Honestly I don’t know him very well because we have never played against each other. “He did very well with Ajax, for sure. He has taken a great job with United.

United is one of the best teams in the world and he’s trying to bring his idea onto the pitch. “I think also the club backed him in the transfer market. Like other managers and coaches, he needs time, time to work to try to improve his team.” The match will see Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen come up against his former side.