Tottenham's Richarlison scores for under-21s in EFL Trophy win over Cheltenham
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Richarlison, out of favour at Tottenham, scored for the club's under-21s in an EFL Trophy match against Cheltenham, saying he was 'missing it' after a long absence.
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Cheltenham’s Cotterill: ‘His attitude was great’
Tottenham’s forgotten man Richarlison has been hailed for his “immaculate” attitude after he scored for the club’s under-21s on Tuesday night. Richarlison has not played for Spurs’ senior side since an opening-day defeat at Brentford on 22 August after he was left out of the 25-man Premier League squad list, having been told he was not part of first-team plans for this season.
Failed moves to Trabzonspor and Vasco da Gama, after talks with Everton collapsed in the final days before the transfer window in England shut, have left Richarlison in limbo for the first half of the campaign. However, the Brazil international earned himself fans after he made a surprise appearance in the Jersey Mike’s (EFL) Trophy tie at Cheltenham. Richarlison, 29, scored after 56 minutes in a 2-2 draw and converted a spot-kick in a 7-6 penalty shootout loss for Wayne Burnett’s side.
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What happened
Tottenham forward Richarlison, who has been marginalised under manager Thomas Frank, scored for the Spurs under-21s in an EFL Trophy fixture against Cheltenham. The Brazilian, signed for £60m from Everton in 2022, has struggled for minutes and has been linked with a January exit. His goal and post-match comments about 'missing' football suggest he is pushing for relevance, but the fact he is playing youth-team football underlines his fall from first-team contention at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Chance analysis
Richarlison starting for Tottenham's under-21s in an EFL Trophy match paints a clear picture of where he stands in Thomas Frank's pecking order. Once a £60m marquee signing, the Brazilian has gone from Premier League starter to youth football in less than four years, a trajectory that speaks to both his fitness issues and a squad reshuffle that has left him surplus. For Spurs supporters, it's a reminder of how quickly things can turn at the top level; for potential January suitors, it's a signal that the forward may be available at a significantly reduced price.
Richarlison's involvement at under-21 level confirms he has no first-team role at Tottenham, weakening his goal-scoring relevance and increasing the likelihood of a January departure.