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Richarlison and Tottenham’s Liverpool Dilemma Ahead of Carabao Cup Clash

Tottenham have a decision to make before facing Liverpool in the Carabao Cup, and supporters are split on one name, Richarlison.

The situation is straightforward. Richarlison was left out of Spurs’ Premier League squad until at least January after the club tried to move him on late in the window. A return to Everton broke down on Deadline Day. Options in Saudi Arabia and with Vasco da Gama also went nowhere. So here he is, still at Tottenham, unavailable in the league but eligible for the Carabao Cup because it falls under English Football League rules.

That technical detail has reopened the debate. Some fans want him involved at Anfield because his record against Liverpool is strong. Six goals in 18 games is a serious return, and that includes scoring home and away for Spurs last season. In a cup tie where margins are small, that sort of history matters.

Others are less interested in sentiment or old numbers. Their view is simple, the club made a call, and reversing course immediately weakens it. There is also frustration among some supporters over his reported hesitation about leaving or staying during the summer. Fair or not, that has shaped opinion.

Carabao Cup Selection Questions

For now, there has been no suggestion from Roberto De Zerbi that Richarlison will feature. That tells you plenty. Managers do not usually hide these things when they want to prepare the ground.

Tottenham’s attacking options also point elsewhere. Dominic Solanke started the 0-0 draw with Everton, but his impact was minimal. He had the fewest touches of any player on the pitch before going off in the second half. Omar Marmoush now looks the likeliest central option, with Savio and Mohammed Kudus around him. Mathys Tel is also pushing to come back into the side.

Liverpool Test Comes at the Wrong Time

Richarlison against Liverpool is a tempting idea for supporters chasing a narrative. Tottenham selecting him after freezing him out would be something else entirely. Right now, logic says Spurs stick with the players already in the attacking rotation and leave the noise where it belongs, off the pitch.