Fans think it’s time for conversation about one Tottenham player after 28th minutes performance against ForestNottm Forest.
Tottenham Hotspur’s top-four ambitions took a serious blow as they found themselves trailing 2-0 within 28 minutes against Nottingham Forest at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and for many fans, the spotlight has once again turned to Richarlison.
The Brazilian forward, who was signed for a reported £60 million from Everton in 2022, is facing renewed criticism from the Spurs faithful after a lackluster and error-prone performance in the opening stages of the match. While the entire team looked disjointed and uninspired during Forest’s early surge, fans are pointing fingers at Richarlison for his continued underperformance, questionable decision-making, and failure to influence games when it matters.
The match began with Forest showing more urgency and intensity, exploiting Tottenham’s defensive vulnerabilities. Richarlison, starting up front in place of the injured Heung-min Son, struggled to make any meaningful impact. His touch was heavy, his passing lacked sharpness, and his pressing effort was inconsistent all of which added fuel to the already simmering frustrations among supporters.
By the time Forest’s second goal hit the net in less than 28th minute, social media was ablaze with Spurs fans calling for a “serious conversation” about the Brazilian’s future at the club.
“£60 million and still not good enough,” one fan tweeted. “Every time we need a big performance, he disappears.”
Another supporter wrote: “We can’t keep pretending Richarlison is going to come good. He’s not a bad player, but he’s clearly not the one to take us forward.”
This isn’t the first time Richarlison has come under fire. Since arriving at Spurs, he’s struggled to find consistency in front of goal, and while injuries and form dips have played their part, fans argue that his performances rarely justify his high-profile transfer fee. With just a handful of goals across two seasons and a limited impact in big matches, many feel the patience has worn thin.
Some pundits have tried to defend him, citing his off-the-ball work, defensive pressing, and his ability to open space for others. However, in high-pressure matches where clinical finishing and composure are needed, Richarlison’s shortcomings have been glaring.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou, who has largely backed the Brazilian in public, now finds himself in a difficult position. With Son and other attacking options frequently rotated or sidelined due to fitness concerns, Richarlison has had opportunities to lead the line but has yet to deliver consistently.
Today first-half display could now serve as a turning point in his Spurs career. If the boos that rang out around the stadium following Forest’s second goal weren’t enough, the visible frustration from teammates and the body language on the pitch suggested a growing disconnect.
Whether Postecoglou decides to persist with Richarlison or look elsewhere for solutions, it’s clear that fans have reached a tipping point.
The coming weeks could be decisive. With the season entering its final stretch and every point crucial, the pressure on Richarlison is only intensifying. For Spurs fans, the message is simple it’s time to stop waiting and start demanding more.
