Richarlison backs De Zerbi criticism as Spurs exile deepens

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 18 Oct, 12:07 · Archive

Exiled Tottenham forward Richarlison has endorsed criticism of manager Roberto De Zerbi over his treatment.

Richarlison has been frozen out at Tottenham after failing to secure an exit during the summer transfer window. The Brazilian had expressed a desire to leave, but moves to Everton and Brazilian club Vasco da Gama both fell through. He is ineligible for Premier League matches and has been excluded from cup competitions under De Zerbi.

On Saturday, Richarlison posted quotes on his Instagram Stories from former Everton coach Duncan Ferguson, who questioned why a player of Richarlison's quality would be left out unless there had been a serious incident on the training ground. Richarlison captioned the post: 'Thanks Duncan Ferguson, you are right.'

When asked about the post ahead of Monday's match against Coventry, De Zerbi said: 'It's not my problem any more. You have to ask Vinai or Johan.' He added that as a coach he has to support and take responsibility, but that he had not decided anything in the situation himself. Richarlison's only competitive football this season has come in the EFL Trophy, where he played for Tottenham's Under-21s side.

How it is being reported

• Tottenham blow as Roberto De Zerbi rules new signing out for ‘some weeks’ with injuryRoberto De Zerbi has mixed injury news at Spurs (Picture: Shutterstock) Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed Savio will be out of action for ‘some weeks’ due to an injury picked up since Spurs’ last game. The winger moved to north London from Manchester City in August for an initial £75…Metro · 18 Oct, 12:33
• Richarlison backs criticism of Roberto De Zerbi in another pointed social media post before Tottenham boss responds - as rift deepens amid star's exileRicharlison, 29, was set to depart north London this summer after appearing to fall out with the Spurs boss, who claimed the forward 'said too many times he wants to leave'.Daily Mail Sport · 18 Oct, 11:56
• Tottenham: Roberto De Zerbi responds to Richarlison over fresh criticism of squad exileBrazilian has been exiled this season - and there is no sign of a potential reconciliationEvening Standard · 18 Oct, 10:25
• Tottenham: Richarlison backs Roberto De Zerbi criticism over Spurs exile in new updateBrazilian striker has been frozen out in north London after transfer failureEvening Standard · 17 Oct, 19:49

In this story: Richarlison · Roberto De Zerbi · Duncan Ferguson · Tottenham · Everton · Vasco da Gama

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