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Flood, G. (2026, October 17). Tottenham: Richarlison backs Roberto De Zerbi criticism over Spurs exile in new update. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-richarlison-roberto-de-zerbi-b1301303.html
Flood, George. “Tottenham: Richarlison backs Roberto De Zerbi criticism over Spurs exile in new update.” Evening Standard, 17 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-richarlison-roberto-de-zerbi-b1301303.html.
Flood, George. “Tottenham: Richarlison backs Roberto De Zerbi criticism over Spurs exile in new update.” Evening Standard, October 17, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-richarlison-roberto-de-zerbi-b1301303.html.
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Richarlison, the Brazilian forward at Tottenham, has faced criticism from manager Roberto De Zerbi following his desire to leave the club during the summer transfer window. Richarlison was left out of the first-team picture this season and is now ineligible for Premier League matches after being omitted from the squad list. Additionally, he will not be considered for selection in senior cup competitions.
Everton legend Duncan Ferguson, who previously coached Richarlison at Everton, criticized De Zerbi's treatment of the player, stating that a player like Richarlison would only be left out if there had been significant misconduct on the training ground. In response to this criticism, Richarlison played in an EFL Trophy match for Tottenham’s Under-21s against Cheltenham on October 9, scoring a goal and participating in the subsequent penalty shootout.
Despite his brief appearance with the younger team, Richarlison's relationship with De Zerbi remains tense, indicating no immediate resolution to the situation.
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