Richarlison could be heading to Brazil, where a £45 million Arsenal player awaits.
Richarlison, a Tottenham forward, has had a difficult year for both club and country.
Despite scoring late against Sheffield United, Richarlison has battled for form at Tottenham and has even been pushed out of the center-forward position by Heung-Min Son.
Richarlison‘s failure to score for Brazil against Venezuela on Thursday night means he is now six games without registering for the Selecao. He may now be replaced by an Arsenal player, which is very embarrassing.
Richarlison is set to be replaced by Gabriel Jesus for Brazil.
According to Brazilian publication Istoe, Richarlison‘s place in Brazil’s starting XI is becoming ‘increasingly challenged’ as his poor form continues.
He was taken off against Venezuela for Jesus, and the report states that this is an indication that Brazil’s management is leaning towards giving Jesus a start soon enough.
Richarlison appears to have the support of his manager at the international level for the time being. However, another game without scoring might result in Richarlison being benched at both Spurs and Brazil.
Of course, Arsenal fans and Jesus himself will be overjoyed. However, whether or not the Gunners forward can also score goals is debatable.
It’s just not happening.
It has simply not occurred for Richarlison since joining the Spurs. The departure of Harry Kane should have opened the way for him, but he is still fighting to break into the team.
Unfortunately, scoring goals is all that matters for a striker, especially the number nine for Brazil. And Richarlison isn’t doing that right now.
For Gabriel Jesus, who Arsenal paid £45 million for, £15 million less than Richarlison, this might be an opportunity to secure his spot in Brazil‘s starting lineup while also scoring goals to bolster his confidence in an Arsenal shirt.
We all know Jesus’ track record isn’t perfect. But six games without a goal is a long time for a Brazilian number nine, and Jesus will be eager to show that the red side of London can provide a solution for the Selecao.
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