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Exiled 29yo striker named in Tottenham Under-21 starting lineup against Cheltenham

Exiled Tottenham striker Richarlison starts for Spurs U21s against Cheltenham in the Jersey Mike’s Trophy.

By Shehryar Edibam · To The Lane And Back

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 7:40 PM

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Richarlison started for Tottenham Hotspur Under-21s against Cheltenham Town in the Jersey Mike’s Trophy.
The 29-year-old Brazilian forward has fallen out of favor and remains excluded from senior matchday squads.
Coaches selected the striker for the youth fixture to provide competitive minutes and build match sharpness.

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Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison was named in the starting lineup for the club's Under-21 side against Cheltenham Town in the Jersey Mike’s Trophy. The Brazilian international has fallen out of favor under the senior management hierarchy, resulting in his exclusion from recent first-team matchday squads.

The coaching staff selected the 29-year-old forward for the development squad fixture to build his match fitness and competitive sharpness. However, the report notes that his prolonged spell outside the senior rotation raises questions regarding his long-term future in North London ahead of upcoming transfer windows.

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Exiled 29yo striker named in Tottenham Under-21 starting lineup against Cheltenham

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