Neymar sends six-word message to Richarlison after cryptic Tottenham warning

Neymar has sent a brutal reply to a Tottenham message by his Brazil international teammate Richarlison. The duo have built up a friendship while on international duty with Richarlison's goal-scoring form for Brazil often making him the first-choice No.9 in a lethal attack alongside Neymar and the likes of Vinicius, Rodrygo and Lucas Paqueta.

Prior to the 2023/24 season, the 26-year-old had scored just three goals during his debut season in north London, however under Ange Postecoglou he has been in superb form. After a challenging start to the campaign, Richarlison has now scored nine goals in 10 games, however he has failed to find the back of the net in his last two appearances.

Nonetheless, he is still impressing and it is his work off the ball that is pleasing Postecoglou. «Richy was good again, not just his goals but his general play,» the Spurs boss admitted after Richarlison's brace against his former club Everton. «It was again really important for us. He worked hard for the team and there's more to come from Richy. He's working hard on his game.»

Postecoglou is seemingly not the only big fan of Richarlison with Neymar clearly having a playful relationship with the forward, judging by his reply on Instagram. The Spurs attacker, seemingly at Hostpur Way, posted a photo of himself wearing boxing gloves with the caption, «I'm gonna shock the word!!!.» Neymar then replied: «It's going to shock a dove [laughing face emoji.]»

Tottenham are back in action this Saturday against Crystal Palace after having no game this past weekend with their scheduled opponents Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. Having the extra rest will have likely proven invaluable for Postecoglou following defeat to Wolves earlier in