Richarlison apologists sum up much of what is wrong with this club. ‘Oh, he’s been injured’, ‘Oh, it’s his mental health’, ‘Oh, it’s that he’s having to come back from injury’, ‘Oh, he’s a Brazilian international, you know…’
The excuses are endless. The frankly abysmal performances have eventually managed to total 100.
Richarlison’s performances at Tottenham have been a mix of flashes of brilliance and challenges, largely due to injuries and inconsistent form. Since joining Spurs from Everton in 2022 for £60m, he has struggled to justify the price tag fully
Despite his alleged talent, injuries (he has missed 36 Premier League games since 2022) and occasional petulant outbursts have held him back.
This season, there have been flashes, including scoring 3 Premier League goals and providing 1 assist in 5 appearances. His brace against Burnley, including a stunning scissor kick, earned him the Premier League’s inaugural ‘Player of the Match week’ award. He also assisted in a 2-0 win over Manchester City.
Have we seen anything approaching the value of his transfer fee and his wages?
Absolutely not.
What we’re watching is yet another gimmick, courtesy of Daniel Levy.
Against Bodø/Glimt, he only touched the ball 10 times.