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Time is running out for Richarlison, the Brazil forward aligned with Tottenham in recent weeks.
Injuries to Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani gave the Brazilian a steady run in Thomas Frank’s starting XI.
Now, with Kolo Muani fit again, Richarlison has had to settle for a bench role and he failed to impress against FC Copenhagen in midweek, missing a penalty that another striker, Dane Scarlett, won.
Competition is fierce in north London.
Tottenham registered just 0.1 xG in a defeat to Chelsea, the lowest tally by any Premier League side this season.
Speculation has already begun ahead of the January window.
Both Ivan Toney and Dusan Vlahovic have been linked.
Tottenham have money to spend, so Richarlison must maximise his minutes if he wants a future at the club and a seat in Brazil’s squad with the World Cup nearing.
Ahead of the weekend, Tottenham meet Manchester United at 12.30pm, Everton host Fulham at 3pm, West Ham welcome Burnley at 3pm, and Sunderland face Arsenal at 5.30pm GMT.
In short, the pressure builds as the window opens and the rain keeps falling on the south coast.
TLDR
- Richarlison is under pressure to deliver for Tottenham as January approaches.
- Transfer chatter links Spurs to Toney and Vlahovic, shaping options up front.
- Tottenham’s low 0.1 xG versus Chelsea highlights the urgent need for attacking momentum.
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