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Richarlison backs criticism of Roberto De Zerbi in another pointed social media post before Tottenham boss responds – as rift deepens amid star’s exile

Richarlison, 29, was set to depart north London this summer after appearing to fall out with the Spurs boss, who claimed the forward 'said too many times he wants to leave'.

By WILL PICKWORTH · Daily Mail

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 10:56 AM

Key Things to Know

Richarlison shared social media quotes criticizing Roberto De Zerbi as his Tottenham first-team exile continues.
De Zerbi dismissed the forward's post, saying the situation is no longer his problem.
Richarlison is excluded from Tottenham's Premier League squad and cannot play first-team matches until January.

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Tottenham forward Richarlison has shared a social media post supporting criticism of manager Roberto De Zerbi as his exile from the first-team squad continues. The Brazilian reposted comments from former Everton coach Duncan Ferguson, who questioned why a player of his caliber was being left out. When asked about the post ahead of Tottenham's match against Coventry, De Zerbi dismissed the situation, stating it was no longer his problem and directed inquiries to the club hierarchy.

Richarlison remains omitted from Tottenham's Premier League squad following an unresolved summer transfer standoff. The forward recently featured for Tottenham's Under-21 side in an EFL Trophy fixture against Cheltenham Town, scoring a goal in a 2-2 draw before Spurs were defeated in a penalty shootout. Due to registration restrictions, he will be unable to play first-team football until January at the earliest.

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