Richarlison: Brazil star gives heartbreaking interview with World Cup dream in doubt

Richarlison’s dream of playing for Brazil at the 2022 World Cup is in doubt as he suffered an injury in Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League clash against Everton on Saturday afternoon.

The forward was in Spurs’ starting lineup for the match against his former club at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

But he went down in pain after sustaining a calf injury in the 50th minute.

He could not continue and was replaced by Yves Bissouma.

Spurs went on to win 2-0 thanks to goals from Harry Kane and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg.

Richarlison needed crutches and was described to be 'inconsolable' by ESPN Brasil journalist, Joao Castelo-Branco.

He fought back tears as he gave an emotional interview following the game.

"It's kind of hard to say because it's so close to realising my dream [playing at the World Cup]. I've already suffered an injury similar to this, I hope it can heal as soon as possible. or less. I was stopped about two months at Everton," he told ESPN Brasil.

"I know it's hard to talk right now, but let's see, I'll recover. Monday. I have tests to do, but even walking hurts. Let's wait.

"It's all so close, it's about a month to go, and we've been getting ready, working every day so that nothing serious can happen. Unfortunately, today I had this calf injury, but now it's just a matter of waiting, doing the treatment every day so that I can recover as soon as possible.”

the still alone of an emotionally exhausted richarlison ended me. but his voice. jesus. please don’t let it be serious. please let him recover to full strength soon..