Edge once more required in attack as Richarlison battles for minutes at Tottenham while January targets loom
Everton need more edge in attack.
Richarlison has endured a lean spell since Solanke and Kolo Muani were sidelined.
He has started only once this season and failed to take chances.
Now Kolo Muani is back and Richarlison sits on the bench.
Midweek he missed a penalty against FC Copenhagen.
Dane Scarlett won the spot kick.
Tottenham face questions about minutes ahead of the January window.
Speculation links Richarlison with Ivan Toney or Dusan Vlahovic.
Yet Spurs have funds to spend, so Richarlison must seize chances.
The World Cup beckons for Brazil and selection will hinge on form.
Tottenham meet Manchester United on Saturday at 12.30 GMT.
Everton host Fulham at 3pm.
West Ham host Burnley at 3pm.
Sunderland face Arsenal at 5.30pm.
Three things to watch as the window approaches and the season pivots on small margins.
- Richarlison must turn chances into goals or risk a further spell on the bench.
- Interest in Toney and Vlahovic underscores Tottenham’s hunger for impact up front.
- World Cup form will sharpen decisions for Spurs and their recruiters.
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