Tottenham star Richarlison ready to carry weight of expectation for Brazil and Spurs

Tottenham's star player Richarlison is feeling the pressure but he's ready to shine for both Brazil and his club. He's back from small surgery and has scored nine times for Tottenham, helping them fight for a spot in the Champions League. Richarlison spent time out earlier this season with a groin injury so painful that he couldn't even shoot the ball during warm-ups. He has since revealed he talked to a psychologist at Spurs as he looked to navigate a tough time.

He's nearly played 50 games for Brazil and knows wearing the number nine shirt comes with pressure. He was seen in tears when he didn't score against Bolivia in a World Cup qualifier back in September and had to leave the pitch. Speaking at a press conference ahead of Brazil's games against England and Spain over the next week, the Spurs striker said: "(It is a) very big responsibility,".

«I myself carry a very strong image, where children like me a lot. I always try to walk the line, so as not to disappoint.» «I know the responsibility I carry with this shirt, (and) for a big club in England (also).»

Discussing his move to engage with a therapist, Richarlison added: «As a national team player with an active voice, I tell people to seek help because it saved my life. I was already at rock bottom.» «It is very important for the national team to have a psychologist to help the athletes.»

«Only we know the pressure we suffer, not just within, like off the field. I suffered more even outside. It is important to have a psychologist.» «We know the prejudice that exists when someone says they are looking for help I myself had it, but I don't have it any more.»

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