War at Martin Dúbravka's Club: De Zerbi Freezes Out Brazilian Star, Demands "Hungry" Players

Reports from English media suggested Richarlison's return to Everton was on the cards, but the move reportedly collapsed due to the player's wage demands. Clubs from Turkey and Saudi Arabia are now rumored to be interested. He is ineligible to play for Tottenham in the Premier League until at least January, having been excluded from their 25-man squad.

Richarlison took to social media, stating, "No one will ever decide my future for me again." However, De Zerbi claimed it was Richarlison himself who initiated the transfer.

"I think he decided everything himself. He spoke to me at the beginning of pre-season and told me that his idea and desire was to leave," the Tottenham manager stated at Friday's pre-match press conference.

Spurs have lost their opening two matches of the season, falling to Brentford (0-3) and Newcastle (0-2), failing to score a single goal. This record is particularly frustrating for the club, given they spent approximately £300 million in the transfer market over the summer.

Slovakian international goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka is also part of the Tottenham squad.