Last Season's Top Scorer Left Out of Tottenham's Premier League Squad

Roberto De Zerbi has made the decision to omit Richarlison from Tottenham's 25-man Premier League squad. This roster, however, includes injured players Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert.

The decision stems from the need to comply with competition rules, which limit each team to a maximum of 17 non-homegrown players. The Spurs had an excess, forcing the manager to make a difficult choice.

According to the English press, the forward was informed before the transfer window closed that he would not be part of the Italian coach's plans for the current season. This communication aimed to give the player an opportunity to seek a new club, should a suitable offer arise.

The coach himself had previously revealed that the 29-year-old striker repeatedly expressed a desire to leave during the summer. However, a potential return to Everton did not materialize, with the player reportedly dissatisfied with the progress of negotiations in the final days of the window.

Despite being left out of the Premier League squad, the future of Richarlison, Tottenham's top scorer last season, could lie in Turkey. Trabzonspor has emerged as a potential destination, as the Turkish transfer market remains open. It's worth noting that the forward is in the final ten months of his contract, although Tottenham holds an option to extend it for another year.

In contrast to Richarlison's exclusion, De Zerbi opted to include Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert, both of whom are recovering from anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Odobert is expected to return to action before the end of the year, while Xavi Simons is aiming for a quicker-than-anticipated recovery.

Another notable inclusion on the list is Dejan Kulusevski, who is back in training without limitations, 477 days after suffering a complex knee injury. The eighth and final homegrown player spot was filled by 22-year-old goalkeeper Jacob Knightbridge, following Dane Scarlett's departure to Leyton Orient.

The registered player list cannot be altered until January. Players such as Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, and Mathys Tel are included in the separate U21 list.