Richarlison back for rested Spurs in derby with leaders Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur's two-week break has given forward Richarlison the chance to recover from injury, and the Brazilian is available for this weekend's derby with Premier League leaders Arsenal, manager Ange Postecoglou said on Friday.

Richarlison missed the last two games with a knee injury, and his return, along with Pedro Porro who went off injured in the 4-0 loss to Newcastle United, is good news after Destiny Udogie was ruled out for the rest of the season.

"Disappointing one for Destiny and ourselves. He's had a good year. Just an unfortunate incident in training. He's had the operation, which has gone well and he'll be back in pre-season," Postecoglou told a press conference.

"Pedro and Richy have both trained all week so they're available."

Spurs haven't played since that defeat at Newcastle, while Arsenal have had Champions League action along with a couple of league games in the intervening two weeks, and Postecoglou's players are ready for action.

"It's unusual to have no games at all, particularly when there is a fair bit of football happening," Postecoglou said.

"We tried to use that time as well as possible. We have trained hard. The players, to be fair to them, have embraced that. But we are definitely looking forward to having a game, that is for sure."

Postecoglou's side face two away trips to Chelsea and Liverpool after they host Arsenal on Sunday, and the manager sees these games as a good test as they are still battling for a Champions League place.

"Every time you are out there, is a chance to measure yourself. I have a fair idea of where we are at, what progress we have made and what progress we need to make," he said.

"At this time of year you want to be playing for something and certainly the games we will