Is Richarlison eligible to play for Tottenham in the Carabao Cup after being left out of the club’s Premier League squad?
The Richarlison transfer saga has proven to be an unnecessary distraction for Tottenham at a time when they are struggling to score goals and get points on the board.
The Brazilian’s proposed move to Vasco da Gama collapsed on Friday, which means that he now has to wait until January to seal a move away from North London.
Roberto De Zerbi has been critical of the striker’s behaviour this summer, revealing that he was the one who decided not to be part of the club’s Premier League squad.
Richarlison is eligible to play in Tottenham’s clash against Liverpool
Spurs now turn their attention away from the Premier League to the Carabao Cup, with the Lilywhites travelling to Anfield to take on Liverpool in the third round.
Football.London’s Alasdair Gold has revealed that the EFL have confirmed that Richarlison is eligible to play in the Carabao Cup despite being left out of Tottenham’s 25-man Premier League squad.
The former Everton man has an excellent record at Anfield, and it remains to be seen whether De Zerbi turns to him as his forward line struggles for goals.
The Tottenham boss has hinted that he will ring the changes against Liverpool due to the exertions of many of his key men on Saturday.
Why Roberto De Zerbi is unlikely to play Richarlison
The striker has not been ostracised from the first team, with Richarlison spotted training with the Tottenham squad last week.
However, De Zerbi has said several times publicly that the 29-year-old has shown a lack of commitment to Spurs even though he was treated well by the club.
It thus seems unlikely that the Italian will include the centre-forward in his squad for Tuesday, with Richarlison already appearing to have played his final game for the Lilywhites.