Richarlison scores for Tottenham Under-21s in EFL Trophy
Richarlison, the £60m signing from 2022, lined up for Tottenham Hotspur's Under-21 side in the EFL Trophy and found the net. The 27-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from North London after struggling for minutes under recent management, and his absence from the senior team picture continues to fuel speculation about his future. Playing at youth level rather than for the first team underlines his peripheral status at the club heading into the season.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukRicharlison dropping down to play for the Under-21s is a clear signal about where he stands in Tottenham's hierarchy. After two-and-a-half underwhelming seasons in North London following a big-money move from Everton, the Brazilian has fallen behind other striking options and is now unable to command a place in the senior matchday squad. For Spurs supporters, it raises further questions about whether the club will look to move him on before the window closes, and what the long-term plan is for a player who once cost a record fee for a Brazilian in the Premier League.
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