Spurs take on Nottingham Forest in the league as they look to push into the top four.
However, they will be without the Brazilian forward, but will have Brennan Johnson available.
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Speaking on Friday afternoon, manager Ange Postecoglou said: Brennan is fine. There's no problem.
The only one is Richy. He's had a bit of a niggle with his knee these last few weeks.
We figured it is kind of best he takes his weekend off and gets ready for Newcastle next."