Credit: Imago / SpursPlay
Credit: Imago / SpursPlay

'Richarlison to pack his bags' - Tottenham fans baffled by 'brutal' Arsenal footage

Harri Burton

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Tottenham supporters are ready for Richarlison to be shipped out this summer after criticising the striker's performance against Arsenal.

With both Premier League clubs jetting out to Hong Kong as part of their pre-season tours, the sides met at the Kai Tak Sports Park on Thursday, 31 July, with Thomas Frank's side leaving victorious.

Despite plenty of action throughout the 90 minutes, the teams were only separated by a single goal from midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, but what an absolutely outrageous effort it was from the Senegalese.

David Raya was helpless as Myles Lewis-Skelly was dispossessed on the halfway line, leaving the 22-year-old to try his luck from range and send the supporters wild on the stroke of half-time.

Thomas Frank claims first pre-season victory

Things should have been even better for the Lilywhites over in Hong Kong, having squandered plenty of chances against their North London rivals, but their exit-linked striker missed an incredible opportunity.

Richarlison has been heavily linked with Palmeiras, as well as an emotional return to Everton, yet very little movement has emerged over transfers this summer after the arrival of Mohammed Kudus.

The 24-year-old signed on a £55million deal from West Ham earlier this month [BBC Sport], and he has already started to impress under the guidance of the former Brentford manager.

His Brazilian teammate, on the other hand, is under considerable pressure from supporters, especially with Dominic Solanke injured, but he was in the spotlight for completely different reasons.

Thomas Frank, Tottenham
New Tottenham manager, Thomas Frank. (Credit: Imago)

Richarlison torn to shreds as Tottenham beat Arsenal

Following a set-piece routine, Richarlison found himself open at the back post, unmarked by the Gunners, but the 28-year-old was unable to force home his shot due to an awkward woodwork deflection.

Almost immediately, supporters streamed onto social media to voice their discontent, and while some have come to terms with the forward's inabilities, most were still shocked by the player's miss.

The player was told by one fan to "pack your bags now", while another simply wrote: "Just get rid of him," and those comments could have been even worse had Mikel Arteta's side found a late equaliser.

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