Roberto De Zerbi has now revealed that Tottenham Hotspur will be relying heavily on Richarlison as they continue their fight to remain in the Premier League this season.
De Zerbi has a big task on his hands as he aims to keep Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this season, with just seven games to spare.
However, the former Brighton manager will have to do so without several key players in his team, as Spurs continue to manage an injury crisis.
As it stands, nine players are expected to miss Tottenham’s clash against Sunderland, forcing De Zerbi to get creative as he searches for a solution.
Tottenham dealt Mohammed Kudus blow as Roberto De Zerbi turns to Richarlison
Mohammed Kudus is one of the biggest concerns for Spurs ahead of their Premier League run-in. The Ghana international has been sidelined for three months but finally made a return to training ahead of Sunday’s game.
But before even taking to the pitch, Kudus suffered another major setback on the injury front, one that requires surgery and could keep him out until the World Cup.
Speaking on NBC Sports, Roberto De Zerbi explained why he will now look towards Richarlison to step up in attack, as Spurs look to turn their fortunes on the pitch around.
He said, “Richarlison can play in different positions. He is a good guy, he is a clean guy, he is an honest guy. I like him, as a player, as a mentality, as an attitude. In the same position, we can play with different players, but I think, to achieve our target, we need Richarlison in the best way possible.”
Richarlison key to Spurs survival push under Roberto De Zerbi
There is no denying how crucial Richarlison is for Tottenham as we head into the Premier League run-in. We also believe the Brazilian could help fill the void on the right in Kudus’ absence for the remainder of the season.
The Brazilian is not only versatile – capable of playing across the forward line – but has also been Tottenham’s most prolific player in front of goal.
Richarlison has found the back of the net ten times already for Spurs this season, and if they are to secure their Premier League status, De Zerbi will be turning to him to increase his output in front of goal.
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