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Time is running out for Richarlison.
Injuries to Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani gave him a run in Thomas Frank’s starting XI.
Yet he has just one league goal this season, and he has not taken his chances.
Now Kolo Muani is fit, Richarlison must settle for the bench.
He failed to impress against FC Copenhagen in midweek, missing a penalty that Dane Scarlett converted.
Meanwhile, competition for places is fierce at Spurs.
Tottenham posted 0.1 xG in the defeat to Chelsea, the league’s lowest this season.
Speculation has linked Ivan Toney and Dusan Vlahovic with Spurs.
Tottenham reportedly have cash to spend, so Richarlison must seize his minutes to secure his future at the club.
He also needs to stay in contention for Brazil under coach Tite with the World Cup on the horizon.
The January window looms, and eyes will be on Conte’s side.
Tottenham v Manchester United, Saturday 12.30pm (all times GMT).
Everton v Fulham, Saturday 3pm.
West Ham v Burnley, Saturday 3pm.
Sunderland v Arsenal, Saturday 5.30pm.
The weekend fixtures will shape the mood around north London.
- Richarlison faces a battle for minutes as Kolo Muani returns to fitness.
- Tottenham must sharpen their attack after a 0.1 xG showing against Chelsea.
- January chatter links Toney and Vlahovic to Spurs as the window nears.
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