De Zerbi says Richarlison omission was not his decision
Speaking at a press conference, Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi addressed the notable absence of Richarlison from his matchday squad, stating explicitly that the omission was not a coaching decision. The comments suggest the club's hierarchy may have influenced the selection, raising questions about the Brazilian forward's future at the club. Richarlison has struggled for consistent playing time since joining Tottenham, and the public nature of De Zerbi's remarks adds fuel to ongoing speculation about a potential departure.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukA manager publicly distancing himself from a squad omission is rarely a casual remark — it usually signals friction between the dugout and the boardroom. For Tottenham, De Zerbi's admission reframes the Richarlison situation from a pure tactical choice into a broader question about the player's standing at the club. If the hierarchy is steering selection, it points toward an exit being engineered rather than earned on the pitch, which could accelerate transfer activity in the window.
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