Richarlison badly wants a objective as Spurs work on new ahead signing
After simply three video games beneath Ange Postecoglou, it’s too early to speak about stress, however the Brazilian appears like a participant in determined want of a objective, notably as the brand new head coach’s persistence is more likely to have limits.
Richarlison allowed his frustration to get the higher of him in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Bournemouth, incomes a rash reserving earlier than being substituted for a second consecutive match, having not made a major impression for the third recreation in a row.
Like each member of the squad, Richarlison is adjusting to a brand new strategy, whereas additionally struggling a hangover from a tough first season at Spurs, in addition to dealing with the dual expectations of a £60million price ticket and filling the gaping gap left by Harry Kane.
Postecoglou, who will make adjustments at Craven Cottage tonight, isn’t the kind to play his stars into kind and can solely decide Richarlison if he’s persevering with to be a internet optimistic for the crew.
“I will put Richy in the team because I think we can win the game with him in the team, not because I am trying to get him into a certain space,” the top coach stated. “This is not something we’re trying to create to help individuals through a process, we want to win games of football and we want to play the game a certain way. Every time I pick a team, that is all that’s in my head.”
Still looking out: Richarlison has failed to attain in Spurs’ first three video games however is ready for one more likelihood tonight
/ REUTERSThe addition of Brennan Johnson, who Spurs are pursuing from Nottingham Forest, would enhance the competitors for locations in Postecoglou’s entrance line, whereas the Australian has additionally stated that he sees Heung-min Son as an choice to play central striker.
In time, Richarlison may additionally face competitors from summer time signing Alejo Veliz and Dane Scarlett, each 19, though Postecoglou has stated the previous is unlikely to function within the first half of the marketing campaign as he adjusts to a brand new surroundings.
Richarlison wants and deserves a correct run within the facet, however it’s also clear that there might be no passengers in Postecoglou’s rapidly-evolving facet, leaving Brazil’s No9 needing to make an affect quickly.