Richarlison’s goal drought persisted during Tottenham’s Carabao Cup exit against Newcastle, drawing criticism from Les Ferdinand and Andy Cole, who questioned his career-long lack of consistent scoring output.
Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison delivered a concerning performance in the recent Carabao Cup clash against Newcastle United, which many believe directly validated a prior assessment made by legendary Spurs and Newcastle striker Les Ferdinand.
The Brazilian forward’s struggles in front of goal were particularly noticeable during a crucial period of the match, as Ange Postecoglou’s side sought a route back into the game.
Richarlison was deployed at the spearhead of the attack, but his inability to convert several promising opportunities highlighted a recurring problem that Ferdinand had previously identified in the former Everton man’s game. His lack of composure at key moments ultimately cost Spurs a chance to progress in the competition.
The poor outing brought a specific comment from Ferdinand back into the spotlight. Prior to the match, the former England international had questioned the consistency of the striker’s output despite his obvious talent.
The report highlights Ferdinand’s quoted opinion: “Richarlison is a player who has all the tools, but he’s still not hitting those consistent numbers that a top Premier League striker needs. Until he gets that composure, those chances will keep going begging.”
Richarlison’s performance on the night, characterized by a low shot accuracy and poor decision-making in the final third, made a strong case for Ferdinand’s analysis being accurate.
The striker was eventually substituted, unable to find the required goal that could have shifted the momentum against a resolute Newcastle side. His struggle leaves the question of Tottenham’s reliance on the attacker firmly up for debate.