Roberto De Zerbi says Richarlison, Danso and Sarr want to leave Tottenham | OneFootball

Tottenham sit bottom after a 0-2 home defeat to Newcastle, with no goals scored. Roberto De Zerbi said Richarlison, Kevin Danso and Pape Matar Sarr were omitted after telling him they wanted to leave.

After the match, the head coach explained why the trio were missing from the teamsheet.

He said he was unsure about Richarlison, although the Brazilian had repeatedly told him he wanted to go. Danso informed him two days ago that he wanted to leave. Sarr expressed the same and also has a minor injury.

De Zerbi added that he likes the players and has strong relationships with them, but if they wish to depart they must bring a financial solution for the club. Only then, he said, could they leave and Spurs look for replacements.

Whatever happens in the window, Spurs need a swift response in the league. They have played two games, lost both and conceded five, and are still to score, despite spending more than 400 million euros this summer.

Source: L'Équipe

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