'It was not my decision!' - Roberto De Zerbi slams Richarlison after striker is sensationally omitted from Tottenham Premier League squad

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has delivered a blunt assessment of Richarlison’s future after the Brazilian striker was sensationally left out of the club's Premier League squad. Despite inclusion for injured duo Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert, the former Everton man faces a spell on the sidelines unless he secures a late move away from North London.

Tottenham Hotspur have submitted their official Premier League squad list, and the most glaring absence is that of Richarlison. The 29-year-old forward, who was the club's top scorer last season with 11 goals in 32 appearances, now finds himself in professional limbo.

While the club included injured stars like Simons and Odobert, Richarlison was completely discarded following his vocal demands to exit the club . De Zerbi was quick to distance himself from the administrative finality of the decision while simultaneously slamming the player's attitude throughout the summer.