Tottenham boss Thomas Frank managed to kickstart his managerial career at N17 with a win thanks to Richarlison’s sublime goals
A few weeks ago, not a single Tottenham fan would have thought that Richarlison was going to start up front for the Lilywhites in the first game of the Premier League season. However, here we are and the Brazil international showed why Thomas frank trusted him to lead the line against Burnley. The 28-year-old was immense and showed that he still has some magic left in his boots.
The Spurs No.9 has time and again been in the media spotlight in recent weeks, linking him away from the club. But Richarlison rebuffed interest from all interested clubs and wanted to prove his worth at N17. And it is fair to say that his performance against Burnley showed why he is keen to rejuvenate his career in North London.
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank managed to kickstart his managerial career at N17 with a win thanks to Richarlison's sublime goals
Tottenham forward Richarlison played a vital part in ensuring Thomas Frank got off to a positive start to his managerial career at N17.
The prolific attacker scored two goals against the Clarets, ensuring that the Lilywhites got over the line in style. His first goal of the game was a volleyed effort from inside the box from a Mohammed Kudus cross. A proper striker’s instinct to say the least in terms of his positioning and finishing. But it was his second goal that will live long in the memory of the Spurs faithful. A beautiful scissor kick that is already worthy of a ‘goal of the season’ contender.
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank praises ‘exceptional’ Richarlison for his performance
Tottenham forward Richarlison vowed to repay Thomas Frank’s faith earlier this week as the Lilywhites prepared for their Premier League opener against Burnley. And it is fair to say that the Brazil international kept true to his promise and is on tract to revive his Spurs career. Two brilliant goals in the opening game of the season means that the prolific forward has got off on the right foot under Thomas Frank.
Now, the ex-Brentford boss has praised Richarlison for his performance against Burnley. Speaking in his post-match presser (as transcribed by Football.London), Thomas Frank said,
“Fantastic he is scoring. The first one is definitely easier to score without being easy, but I have a striker that takes those two chances and helps us win the game. He deserves a lot of praise. He was very good against PSG and today he was exceptional.”
The Spurs manager added,
“His work-rate, driving the team, link-up play, hold-up play, just dominating and then the two finishes. So happy on his behalf and again performance department, medical department did a top job to build him.”
Thomas Frank is clearly happy that Richarlison got on the scoresheet. The Danish tactician pointed out the Spurs No.9 got two clear-cut chances in the game, and he managed to convert both those chances into goals. And for that, the Brazilian deserves a lot of praise. The Spurs manager also shared that Richarlison’s work-rate and efforts with and without the ball made a massive difference, and the striker dominated the game from start to finish.
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Now, fans will hope that this is the turning point of the ex-Everton star’s career at N17 and he managed to build on this performance in the coming weeks. And Thomas Frank will also hope that Richarlison manages to keep Dominic Solanke on his toes at all times by performing like he did against Burnley.