Ange Postecoglou promises to give troubled Richarlison all the help he needs

Ange Postecoglou says some footballers fall into the trap of thinking they are immune to the problems of everyday life as he promised to help Richarlison through his psychological problems.

The Tottenham and Brazil forward broke down in tears after coming off in a 5-1 win against Bolivia last week and later said his reaction had been nothing to do with his performance but the stress caused by months of off-field turbulence.

'What I will say is that no one has a perfect life,' said Spurs boss Postecoglou.

'Sometimes we look at footballers and they do things well and we think they have all the money they need and that's a perfect life. But that doesn't make you immune from life itself, so I'm sure that every player in our dressing room is dealing with something.

'I think sometimes players fall into the trap of thinking their lives should be perfect because of the position they're in but that's not how life works. Things you do don't make you immune from what life throws at you.

'There's always going to be something in your life that is not where you need it to be. It's about keeping perspective, keeping a balance.

'There are probably parents and people this morning who have had a rough few days but they still have to front up for work and not lose their job because that's part of life. That's kind of the advice I give to all the players.'

Richarlison's problems are understood to have been going on for 18 months, and surround business relationships and broken trust with some of his close circle of friends and family.

The 26-year-old said he would seek psychological help upon his return to Tottenham and Postecoglou said he would receive all the help he required.

'With all the players they all get whatever help and assistance they