Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison is linked with a January exit after failing to perform consistently under Thomas Frank
Tottenham’s ongoing injury crisis has forced Thomas Frank to deploy Richarlison as the starting centre-forward in recent matches, despite the Brazilian’s poor run of form. Randal Kolo Muani remains sidelined with a fractured jaw and his return date is still unknown. Meanwhile, Dominic Solanke is struggling to recover from his ankle injury, placing his immediate future at the club in serious doubt.
This means Richarlison is likely to continue featuring in the starting eleven until at least January. The 28-year-old began the campaign brightly, scoring a brace against Burnley on the opening day and playing with real purpose as he aimed to repay Frank’s faith. However, his form has dipped dramatically since then, with the Brazilian scoring only two goals in his last 16 appearances.
Richarlison’s Tottenham career has seen more lows than highs since his move from Everton in 2022. The striker has struggled for consistency and has often found himself playing second-fiddle under various managers at N17. He has never quite fulfilled his potential at the club, making it increasingly difficult for the North Londoners to justify the significant fee they paid for him.
Richarlison is struggling at Tottenham… again!
Time is running out for Richarlison to prove his worth under Thomas Frank this season. The 28-year-old continues to be linked with a potential return to Everton in January, as David Moyes looks to strengthen his attack with an experienced forward. After a failed move in the summer, it now appears highly likely that the Brazilian could head for the exit in the coming weeks.
Alasdair Gold has attempted to sum up Richarlison’s time at the club as the striker continues to search for form once again. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Gold said,
“In terms of Richarlison, he’s had a tough time. It’s really difficult. Every time I kind of feel of like Richarlison’s future maybe belongs elsewhere or it’d be better for him elsewhere, he goes on a run where does really well. But then it kind of goes back to normal and he gets injured. But yeah, he’s kind of been out of form right now.”
Many Spurs fans will relate to Gold’s assessment of Richarlison’s time at N17. He often finds form when his future is questioned, prompting the club to persist with him before his performances eventually dip again. But this season it is clear he is struggling for consistency, making it harder than ever to build a case for keeping him.
Spurs are aiming to begin a new era under Thomas Frank and are determined to close the gap on their rivals. They cannot afford to hold on to players who are not contributing at the required level if they want to build on last season’s Europa League success. The time has come for the club to be ruthless and cut their losses where necessary.
Selling Richarlison would be a step in the right direction. His departure would free up a valuable spot in the squad, allowing the Lilywhites to bring in a suitable replacement in January. Recent reports have linked Tottenham with Al Ahli striker Ivan Toney. If they manage to sign him, he would be a clear upgrade on Richarlison in the starting eleven.
