Roberto de Zerbi has insisted that leaving Richarlison out of Tottenham's Premier League squad was not his decision, but came down to the player himself.
Richarlison's Tottenham future looks increasingly uncertain after the Brazil forward was left out of the club's 25-man Premier League squad.
Richarlison has made his position clear amid growing speculation that he could leave Tottenham and return to Everton, insisting that nobody will be allowed to decide his future for him.
Richarlison has been ruled out for up to seven weeks with a hamstring injury, handing Tottenham Hotspur another setback ahead of Saturday's London derby against West Ham United.
Thomas Frank hailed Richarlison following Tottenham's 3–0 victory over Burnley, describing the Brazilian's performance as "exceptional" and hailing his influence on and off the ball as Spurs opened their Premier League campaign in style.
Newcastle are reportedly exploring a January transfer for Tottenham forward Richarlison, in what could be one of the most surprising deals of the window.