Richarlison gets his happy ending after saying he would seek ‘psychological help’… as Son leads the tributes to the battling Brazilian after late victory over Sheffield United
The scowl on Richarlison’s face remained despite receiving a hug from James Maddison and encouragement from Son Heung-min. Nonetheless, it marked a positive end to a challenging week for the Tottenham striker. After a difficult year, where goals were hard to come by and trust was broken, his late heroics against Sheffield United reminded everyone of his strengths. He is committed, mobile, physical, good in the air, and possesses the ability to involve his teammates. This influential performance will undoubtedly boost his confidence and self-esteem.
Captain Son Heung-min praised Richarlison for changing the game and acknowledged the importance of his impact off the bench. He expressed his happiness for Richarlison and emphasized the team’s unity and support for their teammate. Under the guidance of new Spurs boss, Ange Postecoglou, the environment feels more welcoming and inclusive, which may make life easier for a player as emotionally open as Richarlison. Son’s sentiments were echoed by the passionate celebrations of Spurs fans, who are thrilled by the team’s adventurous style under Postecoglou.
On the other hand, Sheffield United is hurting, having suffered late blows in recent matches. They are still searching for their own moment of celebration. The match was marred by racial abuse directed at Sheffield United goalkeeper Wes Foderingham, which Spurs and the club condemned.
The victory puts Tottenham in a positive position going into the upcoming north London derby against Arsenal. The team can now focus on preparing for the match and continue their momentum from this stirring victory.
Match facts and ratings:
- Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Vicario 7; Porro 7, Romero 7, Van de Ven 6.5, Udogie 6; Sarr 6.5, Bissouma 7.5, Maddison 6.5; Kulusevski 8, Son 6, Solomon 6.5
- Substitutes: Forster, Skipp, Hojbjerg, Dier, Davies
- Goals: Richarlison 90+8, Kulusevski 90+10
- Sheffield United (3-5-2): Foderingham 8.5; Basham 7, Ahmendhozic 7, Robinson 7; Bogle 7, Hamer 7, Souza 7, McAtee 6.5, Thomas 6; McBurnie 6.5, Archer 5.5
- Substitutes: Davies, Trusty, Traore, Slimane, Larouci, Seriki
- Goal: Hamer 73′
- Referee: Peter Bankes 6
- Attendance: 61,706
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