Richarlison does not want a break from football despite revelations he will seek psychological help from Tottenham to settle his mind and cope with the stress caused by months of off-field turbulence.
The Brazil striker broke down in tears on the bench after coming off in the 71st minute of a 5-1 home win against Bolivia on Friday but said his reaction was nothing to do with his performance.
'That sad moment wasn't even because I played poorly, in my opinion I didn't play a bad game in Belem,' said Richarlison, speaking after a 1-0 win in Peru, on Tuesday, another game when he started and came off without scoring.
'It was more of an outburst about the things that were happening off the field, which got out of control. Not on my part but on the part of people who were close to me. I'm going to go back to England to seek psychological help from a psychologist, to work on my mind.
'I went through a turbulent time in the last five months off the field. People who only had an eye on my money walked away from me. Now things are right at home. Now things will start to flow, I'm sure I'll get a good run at Tottenham and make things happen again. I'll come back stronger.
'It's about getting a good streak at Tottenham. This week I'm going to sit down and talk to them. I need a good streak, get the rhythm of the game.'
Sources in Brazil told Mail Sport the origins of this go back 18 months, and is a dispute involving people from within Richarlison's close circle of friends and associates, who are accused of betraying his trust.
Also that the problem worsened at the time of the World Cup in Qatar, where he was first advised to seek therapy by those aware of the impact it was having on his state of mind - and during the time immediately afterwards when he was out injured.
There have been reports in the Brazilian media about Richarlison splitting with his long-time advisor Renato Velasco. In 2021, two other agents opened legal action in Brazil, demanding unpaid earnings from the footballer, relating to five years from 2015.
'He's going to turn things around,' said a source in Brazil. 'Now, we need to give him time and peace of mind.'
Richarlison does not want to stop playing but will rather try to train his focus on his football and get away from the off-field disruption, including social media where he has been a target for abuse because of recent performances, especially for Brazil.
Spurs will provide any support he needs. They have no dedicated sports psychologist on the backroom staff but have experts to work with individuals when required. Some players prefer to work closely their own psychologists or life-coaches on these sorts of matters. Others prefer to work with club staff.
Richarlison, 26, has been under scrutiny for his lack of goals. He has scored only four goals in 40 appearances in all competitions since his £60million transfer from Everton, in the summer of 2022.
His first season at Tottenham was made difficult by injuries and his role in the team, often coming on as a substitute or playing in different positions from one game to the next.
He has retained his place as Brazil's first choice centre forward and has an impressive record of 20 goals in 45 games for his country, but none since the World Cup, where he started the tournament with a brilliant volleyed goal against Serbia and ended injured.
Ange Postecoglou turned to Richarlison to lead the line for Spurs when Harry Kane left for Bayern Munich last month and the Brazilian has scored once, in a Carabao Cup tie at Fulham. He was then replaced up front by Heung-min Son for the last game, a 5-2 win at Burnley, when Son scored hat trick.
Postecoglou's team return to action at home to Sheffield United on Saturday.
Yoeadklor
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Drop Cunha and Richarlison. call Talisca. joào Pedro. Stretazzar. Cabral or Gelano.
Stretazzal? 😳 Never heard of him nor Gelano.....Please inform me.. And do you mean Cabral formerly playing in Switzerland, now at Fiorentina ?
Yoeadklor
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Drop Cunha and Richarlison. call Talisca. joào Pedro. Stretazzar. Cabral or Gelano.
Joao Pedro is still very tender..And Yes, Martinelli is a MUST....but where's Talisca playing now??
Yoeadklor
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please Brazilian coach fix the problem of forward and strikers. I need Talisca. or joào Pedro or Gelano. or Gabigoal( Gabriel Barbarso). leave this Richarlison and Cunha story. they are doing nothing
Ok but lets be honest. Gabriel Barbosa is one of the most over hyped Brazil forward in a long time ever since G Jesus took the no 9 position at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games... Couldn't replicate his performances with Flamengo with that of the national team.
Kumioprtuy
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please Brazilian coach fix the problem of forward and strikers. I need Talisca. or joào Pedro or Gelano. or Gabigoal( Gabriel Barbarso). leave this Richarlison and Cunha story. they are doing nothing
Kumioprtuy
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Coach who can you drop Gabriel Martinelli those two poor goalless strikers. Drop Richarlison and Cunha please 🙏 call back Martinelli and Talisca
Kumioprtuy
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Drop Cunha and Richarlison. call Talisca. joào Pedro. Stretazzar. Cabral or Gelano.
Kumioprtuy
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image Talisca is scoring almost every game. please! please! we want to see him in National team please 🙏
Kumioprtuy
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Talisca is doing very very good
Kumioprtuy
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talisca better than richarlison
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it's true. Brazilian national team include Anderson Talisca and leave those two useless blind strikers
Bibeinps
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talisca better than richarlison
Kumioprtuy
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There's a lot of players in Brazil better than Richarlison, he is killing the national team. doing nothing.
Kumioprtuy
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Next or upcoming games drop Richarlison and call joào Pedro from Brighton or Gelano.
Bigmamajoe
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I think he is going through a breakup
skychilee
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Not every one playing at the top level can handle this kind of pressure, especially when your performance is not as expected. Reality is always cruel, if you can stand it, just leave it. Can consider playing at a lower level or an early retirement.
JamesCallagher
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u must be charlie part time lover or soon to be relegated evertonian. lol
you mighty need to check my profile to which team i support loosers
CruzJR999
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🗣️: He's A Better Player But Has To Face he's Greatest Fear which Is the Goalee And The Goal Post 🥅⚽
powciknsu
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Just play No need to cry At the moment not good enough
biwanosu
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another GBV alegations coming here Getafe must be prepared
daheimpsty
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spurs were scammed by everton
tukcdstuy
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Crying Charlie. Bad Karma will always follow evil like u.
u really think this is funny
JerrylWwy
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Crying Charlie. Bad Karma will always follow evil like u.
Kesadlor
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changing club will solve your problem 😉