Richarlison has only just returned from injury and gave the Spurs the lead on Sunday. Still, the Brazilian was subbed off for Spurs early in the second-half, a decision to have been met by a smattering of boos from the home support. After the game, Postecoglou confirmed the decision was made due to a groin injury.
Spurs have taken extra care with Richarlison, though, giving him two weeks on the training ground before substitute appearances in the back-to-back league defeats to Arsenal and Everton, and the hope is that he can not only get through the next period of games but provide Spurs with some freshness up top.
The problems are mounting after a fourth straight Premier League defeat. We are entering a defining period for Postecoglou
However, Richarlison has made it clear that he intends to remain at Spurs and fight for his place in the first team. Richarlison, who joined Tottenham for £60 million, has faced significant challenges since his arrival.
Tottenham are prepared to take a "huge loss" on the sale of Richarlison and could move him on before the January window closes.
LONDON – Ange Postecoglou admitted he does not know if he will avoid the sack after Tottenham Hotspur hit a new “low” with a dismal 2-1 home defeat by struggling Leicester City on Jan 26. Postecoglou’s side crashed to a sixth defeat from their last seven English Premier League matches to increase the pressure on the under-fire Australian.
Richarlison chose to conduct a lap of honour at Everton without his shirt on after Tottenham had been beaten 3-2 at Goodison Park with the forward's antics surprising many
Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison sends a six-word response to a fan who reminded him that they're 15th in the Premier League table.
Former captain of the Super Eagles team, Sunday Oliseh, has singled out a Premier League forward for praise following his role in Leicester's win against Tottenham.
Tottenham face another blow after making a decision on Ange Postecoglou in the wake of the latest defeat to Leicester.
Tottenham held their nerve to seal an important 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim in the Europa League. Son Heung-min struck a brace and Richarlison shone in his first start for three months as Ange Postecoglou was afforded some respite amid staunch criticism following the weekend's 3-2 defeat against Everton.