{"id":291028,"date":"2023-09-17T23:38:25","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T23:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/?p=291028"},"modified":"2023-09-17T23:38:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T23:38:25","slug":"richarlisons-happy-ending-after-son-heung-min-leads-tributes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/soccer\/richarlisons-happy-ending-after-son-heung-min-leads-tributes\/","title":{"rendered":"Richarlison's happy ending after Son Heung-Min leads tributes"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Richarlison scowl remained firmly fixed even after a cuddle from James Maddison and a shove in the back from Son Heung-min as encouragement to lead Tottenham\u2019s post-match celebrations before the South Stand.<\/p>\n
It was, at the very least, a happy end to a tough week for Tottenham\u2019s No9. Perhaps only light relief after a difficult year when goals proved scarce and people he trusted let him down.<\/p>\n
His late rescue operation against Sheffield United, however, was a reminder of his strengths. He is committed and willing. Mobile and physical. Decent in the air with an ability to bring in others.<\/p>\n
And his most influential contribution in a Spurs shirt since two goals against Marseille more than a year ago will nourish his confidence and self-esteem.<\/p>\n
\u2018He changed the whole game,\u2019 said captain Son. \u2018That\u2019s what we were waiting for. Nobody is happy when not in the starting XI but we know how important it is to come on and change the game.<\/p>\n
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Son was full of praise for Richarlison after the Brazilian scored the equaliser against Sheffield United<\/p>\n
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Richarlison had endured a tough few weeks and said he would seek ‘psychological help’<\/p>\n
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The Brazilian headed home Spurs’ equaliser as they scored twice in added time to win 2-1<\/p>\n
\u2018Everyone is very happy for him. I was very, very happy. Probably more happy than him. We need him. He has really good quality but the confidence is massively different. I just wanted to give him the big hug he deserved.\u2019<\/p>\n
There are clearly other matters for Richarlison to tackle. Probably matters not as simple as heading in a corner for an equaliser in the eighth minute of added time or sliding a pass into the feet of Dejan Kulusevski to score the winner two minutes later. But it will be easier with a mind clear of the pressure of his \u00a360million price tag or delivering the goals to replace Harry Kane.<\/p>\n
Under Ange Postecoglou, it feels like a warmer, more inclusive, less oppressive environment at Spurs. Maybe that makes life easier for a player so open with emotions.<\/p>\n
At the same time, it will not escape the attention of the new Spurs boss that Richarlison might be at his best as an impact player off the bench. \u2018Everyone is standing behind Richy,\u2019 said Son. \u2018We are tight in the changing room. Everyone is working, running, fighting for each other.\u2019<\/p>\n
Evidence of this spirit smacked you in the face on Saturday and the response to the late fightback, as Sheffield United tried to defend the goal scored by Gustavo Hamer in the 73rd minute, was telling.<\/p>\n
Spurs fans celebrated the late goals in carnival style. They are thrilled by the adventure of Postecoglou and there can be no better way to go into Sunday\u2019s north London derby than with a stirring victory followed by a clear week of preparation as Arsenal return to the Champions League.<\/p>\n
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The forward was seen in tears after being substituted during Brazil’s 5-1 victory over Bolivia<\/p>\n
For Sheffield United, who are in contact with former boss Chris Wilder as a possible replacement for Paul Heckingbottom, it was painful. \u2018We\u2019re hurting,\u2019 said captain Chris Basham. \u2018We\u2019ve taken a few sucker punches recently. One day we\u2019ll be the ones celebrating.\u2019<\/p>\n
Sheffield United goalkeeper Wes Foderingham revealed he was racially abused online after the match. \u2018I don\u2019t mind opposition fans calling me every name under the sun,\u2019 said Foderingham. \u2018But be easy with the racism and family threats. Think before you type.\u2019<\/p>\n
Sheffield United condemned the abuse, while Spurs said they were \u2018disgusted\u2019 and will ban any fans found responsible.<\/p>\n
TOTTENHAM (4-2-3-1):\u00a0<\/span>Vicario 7; Porro 7 (Royal 90+5), Romero 7, Van de Ven 6.5 (Hojbjerg 90+5), Udogie 6; Sarr 6.5 (Richarlison 80, 7.5), Bissouma 7.5, Maddison 6.5; Kulusevski 8, Son 6 (Johnson 79, 7), Solomon 6.5 (Perisic 80, 7).<\/p>\n Subs:<\/span>\u00a0Forster, Skipp, Hojbjerg, Dier, Davies.<\/p>\n Goals:<\/span>\u00a0Richarlison 90+8,\u00a0Kulusevski 90+10<\/p>\n Booked:<\/span>\u00a0Van der Ven, Maddison, Solomon<\/p>\n Manager:<\/span>\u00a0Ange\u00a0Postecoglou 7.5<\/p>\n SHEFFIELD UNITED (3-5-2): <\/span>Foderingham 8.5; Basham 7, Ahmendhozic 7, Robinson 7; Bogle 7 (Trusty 86), Hamer 7 (Davies 81), Souza 7, McAtee 6.5 (Norwood 69, 6), Thomas 6; McBurnie 6.5, Archer 5.5.\u00a0<\/p>\n Subs:<\/span>\u00a0Davies, Trusty, Traore, Slimane, Larouci, Seriki<\/p>\n Goals:<\/span>\u00a0Hamer 73′<\/p>\n Booked:<\/span>\u00a0Basham, Archer, Foderingham, McBurnie, Robinson, Davies<\/p>\n Red cards:<\/span> McBurnie<\/p>\n Manager:<\/span>\u00a0Paul Heckingbottom 7<\/p>\n Referee:<\/span>\u00a0Peter Bankes 6<\/p>\n