BBC pundit gushes over Richarlison in Tottenham v Manchester United
Dion Dublin has waxed lyrical over Richarlison as he bagged a goal in the Tottenham draw against Manchester United on Sunday, 14 January.
The Brazilian scored a header from a corner in the game at Old Trafford which ended 2-2 with the hosts taking the lead twice in the game.
With that strike, Richarlison scored his seventh league goal of the season and he’s also got three assists to his name.
Speaking on Premier League Productions’ post-match show, Dublin, a BBC pundit said: “Absolutely brilliant that from Richarlison. Just keep it going. He’s not been consistent enough.”
The Brazilian certainly stole the spotlight against Manchester United and was arguably the best player on the pitch for Spurs.
According to Sofascore, he registered two shots on target in the absence of Son – one of which found the back of the net.
He also had an xG of just 0.28 which suggests that it wasn’t an easy chance but the Spurs striker still managed to slot it home.
He even had a pass accuracy north of 75 per cent which is an impressive tally for the most advanced player, given most of his passes were completed in the final third.
The 26-year-old also proved to be an aerial threat, terrorising the Manchester United defenders all game.
He won 100 per cent of his aerial duels (two out of two) and Ange Postecoglou undoubtedly will be pleased with his efforts in the game.
Last season, Richarlison scored just one league goal and provided three assists and he’s long surpassed those numbers this season.
With Harry Kane sold and Son out on international duty, Postecoglou will be hoping that the 26-year-old fires them to Champions League qualification this season.
In other Tottenham Hotspur news, a player is mooted to have suffered a setback in his rehabilitation and now may be out for longer than first expected.