Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison’s start to the season has been far from impressive, leading to speculation that he will be dropped from the national team for the upcoming match against Uruguay, according to reports from GLOBO. The Brazil manager is leaning towards selecting Gabriel Jesus, the Arsenal striker, instead. Richarlison’s goal tally stands at a mere two goals across all competitions for Spurs this season, and even more concerning is his lack of goals in the last six matches.
At 26 years old, it is evident that Richarlison is going through a rough patch, making it uncertain whether he can make a strong comeback. Criticism has been mounting regarding his performances since the start of the season. With the void left by Harry Kane, he was expected to step up, but his displays on the field have been underwhelming.
Although Richarlison has never been considered a prolific goalscorer, his overall footballing ability has suffered due to a recent loss of confidence. He possesses the technical attributes to thrive at Tottenham, but he must quickly regain his self-belief and sharpness.
Sitting at the top of the league table, Spurs have their eyes set on the title. If Richarlison fails to make significant contributions in the upcoming months, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the club pursuing a top-quality striker.
If the situation does not witness a drastic improvement, Postecoglou will undoubtedly face questions. The departure of Kane was expected to be the motivation Richarlison required, but it appears to have fallen short in inspiring him.
