Emerson Royal will need surgery and gives Tottenham a headache

emerson royalwhich defends the Tottenham at Premier Leagueinjured in a friendly match Brazilian Team against Moroccowhich took place last Saturday, the 25th. The right-back will have to undergo surgery and, consequently, miss the English team for six weeks, causing yet another headache for the club, which is also dealing with the dismissal of the coach Antonio Conte.

According to the newspaper “The Sun”, Emerson Royal felt his knee while defending Canarinho. The player was in the starting lineup in the match and only substituted in the 47th minute of the second half, by Arthur. For the Spurs, the 24-year-old defender has 32 appearances this season; he arrived at the club in August 2021.

It is worth noting that the Tottenham is already out of contention for Champions Leaguesince it was eliminated by the Milan in the round of 16. In the English Championship, the “Lilywhites” occupy the fourth position of the table, with a campaign of 49 points in 28 rounds completed (15 wins, four draws and nine defeats).

EMERSON IN THE SELECTION

Emerson Royal broke the silence regarding Tite and how little was used in the Brazilian National Team at the time when it was commanded by the Gaucho. After the expulsion suffered in the 19th minute of the first half in the match between Brazil and Ecuadorby the Qualifiers of the last world Cup, the right-back has not received any more call-ups. However, the player had another chance against Morocco, last Saturday, the 25th, but ended up suffering defeat.

“I do not say [que fui] wronged, obviously everyone wants to be in the national team. I respect the teacher’s choice. But, obviously, I prepared myself very well and I believe that, yes, at times I deserved to have had a few more opportunities.”, declared Emerson in an interview with “GE”. It should be noted that the player was present in five of the last six calls.