Postecoglou dangers wrath of Richarlison if he makes no-brainer Tottenham resolution

Sep 05, 2023 at 6:02 AM
Postecoglou dangers wrath of Richarlison if he makes no-brainer Tottenham resolution

boss found a potent attacking recipe in his facet’s emphatic win over on Saturday. Richarlison being moved to the bench appeared to work wonders for the Londoners, however the Brazilian proved final season that he will not be a cheerful camper if he stays there for almost all of the season.

Richarlison was disregarded of the beginning XI at Turf Moor after choosing up a knock in midweek. New Spurs captain Son Heung-min took his place by the center and made an enormous assertion by scoring a hat-trick.

The South Korean bagged as many targets in 90 minutes than Richarlison managed in the entire of final season following his £60million transfer from Everton. Keeping Son up prime after the worldwide break is due to this fact a no brainer for Postecoglou.

Richarlison was anticipated to step as much as the plate by the center after Harry Kane’s switch to Bayern Munich, however he’s but to get off the mark within the Premier League this time period and should discover it difficult to work his manner again into the beginning XI if Son embraces the central position.

Repeatedly being benched by Antonio Conte in 2022/23 didn’t sit effectively with Richarlison, who said whereas on worldwide obligation again in March: “I’m not silly, I’m a professional that works hard every day and I want to play.

“There hasn’t been sufficient minutes given to me, and this season – forgive my language – has been s***. When I’m on the pitch I give my life.”

I’m not silly, I’m a professional that works hard every day and I want to play.

Son scored twice in three minutes to finish his hat-trick towards the Clarets final day out, and he seems to be on the right track to higher the ten targets he managed within the league final marketing campaign.

James Maddison has additionally been a star flip on the coronary heart of Postecoglou’s assault, beginning his Tottenham profession with two targets and two assists to depart him brimming with confidence in the course of the two-week break.