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.
The report states (h/t SportWitness): “Richarlison, who started both games, came out crying in the first, as a result of frustration; and, in the second, he said in a mixed zone that he would go seek psychological help to work on his anxiety. He stated that he had off-field problems (which sounded like an alibi and a public distraction due to his poor performance).”
Such claims from the Spanish publication come across as insensitive, especially when the player has previously been spotted in tears on the bench while playing for his country.
The former Everton striker was clearly going through a difficult period on and off the pitch and the goal against Sheffield United will give him an immense confidence boost.
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.
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