Enduring a challenging 18-month period, Richarlison triumphantly notched his first brace for Spurs against Newcastle United over the weekend. And pundits are already suggesting it is thanks to Ange Postecoglou persistence and belief in the Brazilian.
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In his recent podcast, Eamon Dunphy praised Richarlison"s stellar display against Newcastle, attributing the Brazilian"s comeback to Ange Postecoglou"s adept coaching, emphasizing the transformative impact of skilled guidance on player confidence.
2️⃣ superb assists
2️⃣ clinical finishesA double for @Richarlison97! 🤍 pic.twitter.com/2gulHAnNXD
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 10, 2023
Dunphy, recognizing the £60 million player"s marked improvement, underscored the profound influence that top-tier coaches, exemplified by Postecoglou, wield in shaping the temperament of players.
“It’s interesting, the real top coaches, Richarlison has been at Spurs for a while now, and he’s been very temperamental, he’s never really delivered, but he scored, he played his heart out, played superbly. It’s amazing the effect a good coach and a manager can have on a character as dubious as Richarlison,"
Recall that Richarlison has revealed that a persistent injury, haunting him since last season, led him to delay surgery to avoid jeopardizing his participation for both club and country.
Speaking to ESPN Brasil following Tottenham"s 4-1 triumph over Newcastle, he disclosed the ongoing struggles despite numerous treatments and injections, ultimately opting for surgery as a last resort.
Addressing the situation, Richarlison stated,
“I have been suffering since last season. I had been treating it, but it wasn’t helping. I had several injections in the area, I underwent several procedures, and it didn’t resolve the problem."
🚨Richardson’s Game By Numbers 🆚 Newcastle United For Tottenham Hotspur:
⚽️ Goals: 2
🦶🏾 Touches: 35
🧩 Touches In Opposition Box: 5
☄️ Shots: 5
💪🏾 Duels Won: 4
📌 Possession Won: 3x
✅ Tackles Won: 1🤩 At The Double For Spurs!
🧮 [@SofaScoreINT]#THFC | #COYS | #TOTNEW pic.twitter.com/y4Ifsbx27K
— Last Word On Spurs (@LastWordOnSpurs) December 10, 2023
Post-match, Ange Postecoglou expressed satisfaction with Richarlison"s overall performance, highlighting improvements in both his physical and mental state following the resolution of his injury issues.
