By Samuel A. Date September 14, 2023
Tottenham and Brazilian forward Richarlison says he’ll seek psychological help following the international break when he returns to London.
The striker is yet to score for Spurs in the Premier League this season, and also had a frustrating international break with Brazil after not getting a single contribution in any of the six goals scored by the club, coming off against Bolivia and Peru. He was pictured in tears after being substituted off during Brazil’s 5-1 win over Bolivia on Saturday.
He said the reaction was due to “getting the things that were happening off the pitch out of my system”.
Richarlison has scored only four goals in 40 games for Spurs since joining for £60m from Everton last summer.
“I went through a turbulent time off the pitch during these past five months,” he said.
“Now things are a bit more stable at home. People who only had their eye on my money are no longer close to me. Things are going to flow now and I’m certain that I will have a good run at Tottenham and will make things happen again. I’m going to return to England and seek psychological help, from a psychologist, to strengthen my mind. That’s what it is about, to come back stronger.”
Richarlison missed a great chance before being replaced in the 71st minute in the home World Cup qualifier against Bolivia in Belem, and was substituted 64 minutes into Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Peru in Lima after having his goal disallowed by VAR.
“That moment of sadness wasn’t about having played badly,” said Richarlison.
“In my opinion, I didn’t play a bad match in Belem. It was more about getting the things that were happening off the pitch out of my system, which had gotten out of control not because of anything I’d done but because of people close to me.”
Tottenham, second in the Premier League, host Sheffield United on Saturday.
“I think I will be part of the next Brazil lineup – that’s what I’m working towards,” said Richarlison.
“It’s about doing a good run at Tottenham. I’m going to sit down and talk to them. I need a good run, get into the flow of play and settle in.”.
Reports also confirm that Richarlison has split with long term agent Renato Velasco.
