Richarlison scores for Tottenham under-21s during EFL Trophy appearance

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Out-of-favour Tottenham striker Richarlison scored for the under-21 side after being left out of the Premier League squad.

Tottenham striker Richarlison scored for the club's under-21 team during an EFL Trophy penalty defeat at Cheltenham Town. The Brazilian forward has been playing with the youth side after being omitted from the club's Premier League squad. Opposing manager Michael Cotterill praised his professional attitude during the fixture.

The costTottenham signed the forward for £60,000,000.
The tournamentThe match was part of the EFL Trophy competition.

Why it matters

Club squad exclusions for high-profile players often attract intense scrutiny, particularly when clubs face scoring difficulties in top-tier competitions. Such rare appearances by senior internationals in youth fixtures highlight squad depth challenges in modern professional football.

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Sep 2026Richarlison was left out of Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League squad.
Oct 13Richarlison scored for Tottenham's under-21s in an EFL Trophy penalty defeat against Cheltenham Town.

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£60Mtransfer fee paid for the striker

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Richarlison scored a goal for Tottenham Hotspur's under-21 team during their EFL Trophy match against Cheltenham Town after being omitted from the club's senior squad.

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