Tottenham striker Richarlison has sparked attention with an unusual TikTok video, showing a peculiar transition from a cola bottle rocket to footage of himself working out in the gym with elaborate special effects. The Brazilian forward, who recently recovered from a hamstring injury, drew reactions from concerned fans about the timing of his social media post.
When a Spurs supporter pointed out the team's concerning slide to 15th place in the Premier League table, Richarlison responded with characteristic humor, saying "Don't worry bro I play now!" accompanied by a playful tongue-out emoji.
The light-hearted exchange comes amid a difficult period for Tottenham, who have managed just seven victories in their 22 Premier League matches this season - a record that falls short of smaller clubs like Brighton, Brentford, and Fulham. The team's recent form has been particularly concerning, collecting only four points from their last 27 available, including three consecutive defeats.
Since returning from his two-month injury layoff, Richarlison has made appearances against Arsenal and Everton but is yet to start a league game. He did, however, feature in the starting lineup for Thursday's Europa League victory over Hoffenheim.
The striker's confident response to fans might raise eyebrows given his track record at the club. With just 13 goals in 62 league appearances over two-and-a-half years at Tottenham, his impact has been less than spectacular. While Richarlison seems to believe he could be the solution to Spurs' current struggles, his previous performance suggests fans might want to temper their expectations.
