Richarlison, an attacking player for Tottenham Hotspur, has had a challenging start to the year thus far.
The 26-year-old just recently scored his first goal against Sheffield United.
The Brazilian player has received harsh criticism for his inability to score more frequently, and he recently disclosed that he was going through a terrible time off the field. The 26-year-old was reportedly struggling with anxiety and is looking for psychological assistance.
Such assertions have since been refuted by a story from the Spanish daily SPORT, which claimed that the 26-year-old Tottenham striker was inventing justifications for his subpar play.
According to the article (via SportWitness): “Richarlison, who started both games, left the field in tears after being frustrated in the first game and announced in a mixed zone that he would go get psychological assistance to deal with his anxiousness in the second game. He claimed to have issues off the field, such
Such statements from the Spanish tabloid strike one as insensitive, especially in light of the fact that the player had previously been photographed crying on the bench while representing his nation.
The goal against Sheffield United would greatly restore the former Everton striker’s confidence because it is obvious that he was having a difficult time both on and off the field.
He will be looking to return to his peak performance and establish his value at the North London club. Richarlison has previously displayed his skills in the Premier League, but it is still unclear whether he can fill Harry Kane’s shoes.
This summer, the England international moved to Bayern Munich, and Spurs decided not to sign a straight replacement. Richarlison will be eager to step up and produce as they have chosen to rely on the Brazilian to fill the creative and goal-scoring vacuum left by Kane.
