Richarlison Misses Liverpool Match
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirms Richarlison will miss Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie against Liverpool.
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De Zerbi said he had spoken with Richarlison repeatedly at the start of the season and proposed extending his contract, but the forward declined to stay, leading the manager to conclude that he had done what he could.
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Tottenham entered the tie after a 5-0 Carabao Cup victory over Charlton Athletic in the previous round, while De Zerbi had indicated that he expected to rotate his squad against Liverpool.
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Tottenham had used Omar Marmoush and Dominic Solanke as central strikers in the league, while Mathys Tel finished the most recent match against Everton in that position, illustrating the alternatives available in Richarlison’s absence.
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Tottenham were also set to be without Pedro Porro and Sandro Tonali for the midweek visit to Anfield.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed Richarlison will miss Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool, despite the Brazilian forward remaining eligible for domestic cup competition. Yahoo News reported that Richarlison was excluded from Spurs' 25-man Premier League squad after De Zerbi concluded the forward was no longer part of his plans. The situation remains unchanged across all competitions after the player declined to stay at the club.
De Zerbi said he repeatedly tried to persuade Richarlison to extend his contract at the start of the season, but the forward refused. Moves to Everton, Trabzonspor, and Vasco da Gama all fell through. Mirror noted that De Zerbi believes he has done all he can, and the issue now rests between Richarlison and the club. Richarlison has scored four goals in seven previous matches against Liverpool for Spurs.
De Zerbi's Contract Talks Failed to Convince Richarlison
The Tottenham manager held multiple conversations with Richarlison before the season began. Head Topics reported that De Zerbi proposed extending the forward's contract, but Richarlison rejected the offer. De Zerbi then made the decision to exclude him from squad plans. The manager has made clear he tried every avenue to resolve the situation directly with the player.
Transfer Moves Collapse, Richarlison Remains in Limbo
Richarlison's potential exits to three clubs all failed to materialize this window. Everton, Trabzonspor, and Vasco da Gama were among the options explored. Citizen Digital confirmed the striker was left out of Tottenham's 25-man Premier League squad, making his status across the club increasingly untenable. Without a move away, Richarlison now finds himself completely sidelined.
Tottenham Have Striking Alternatives Without Richarlison
Spurs have used multiple forwards to fill the gap left by Richarlison's exclusion. Omar Marmoush and Dominic Solanke have served as central strikers in league matches. Watford Observer noted that Mathys Tel finished the most recent clash against Everton in that position. De Zerbi also indicated he planned to rotate his squad for the Liverpool cup tie, suggesting fresh faces will get minutes at Anfield.
Spurs Missing Key Players Ahead of Liverpool Visit
Beyond Richarlison, Tottenham face further injury concerns for the midweek trip to Anfield. Defender Pedro Porro and midfielder Sandro Tonali are both unavailable. This combination of absences—voluntary exclusion and injuries—means De Zerbi must shuffle his squad heavily. Tottenham arrive at Anfield on the back of a 5-0 Carabao Cup victory over Charlton Athletic in their previous round.
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