Thomas Frank provides Richarlison injury update after Tottenham worry vs Aston Villa

Richarlison pulled up during Tottenham Hotspur's defeat to Aston Villa, and the striker was spotted holding the back of his thigh

Thomas Frank has provided an update on Richarlison, who was forced to come off during Tottenham Hotspur's defeat to Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round. The Lilywhites striker pulled up inside the opening half hour after making a run behind the opposition backline.

Shortly after receiving some on-field treatment, Richarlison was helped to his feet and ushered off the pitch by medical staff. Randal Kolo Muani replaced the Brazil international and teed up Wilson Odobert early into the second half.

Speaking to reporters after the game, Frank provided an update on Richarlison. When asked if the Brazilian had suffered a hamstring injury, the Dane said: "Yeah, it could look like that.

"I think we've done a lot of things right to get him where he is now. I think he's done a lot of things right. It's not only about us, it's about every club. I think there's a few injuries across the Premier League.

"I think it's something for the football authorities to look into as well. We played five games in 13 days, four in ten. One of the few clubs who did that. This is our third time this season."

Frank added: "That's the most tricky thing with two days in between. We're dealing with it. We're doing everything we can to compete in it, but that's a tough schedule."

Richarlison looks set to long a long list of injured players at Hotspur Way. The Tottenham boss was asked whether he needs to bolster his squad in the January transfer window in an effort to combat the number of absentees.

"I think we definitely need to do everything we can to play two good halves, which is, I think every team wants to do that," said Frank. "Every team wants to be consistent in that aspect.

"In terms of transfer market, as I said many times, we are out there working very hard, trying to improve the squad."

On his side's performance, the Spurs boss said: "I think it was a good second half. We played with energy, passion, intensity, how we want to play. Play with penetration, runs and passes through the middle. Scored a good goal.

"We had other chances and opportunities to get the equaliser. Couldn't get that, unfortunately. So that's a disappointing thing. First half was not as good. Especially after that goal.

"We can't concede the second one. That would have kept us more in the game for second half. But second half was the energy. The cooperation and unity with the fans was brilliant. They were very good."