TalkSPORT commentator Gabby Agbonlahor has called on Tottenham to sign a new striker to replace Richarlison up front.
Spurs returned to the top four at the weekend with an important win over Everton. They are in a great position at Christmas, but Agbonlahor believes a new striker is a must for Anzhet Postecoglou in January.
Gabby Agbonlahor says Richarlison is not good enough for Tottenham
Tottenham signed Richarlison from Everton last season, but his first season as a Spurs player was awful.
The Brazil international scored just three goals in 35 appearances in all competitions. Of those, only one came in the Premier League.
Richarlison also made a poor start to this season, scoring just one goal in his first ten league games. Everyone expected another difficult campaign for the 26-year-old, but things are looking up at Tottenham.
Since Richarlison returned from the surgery he underwent last month, he has looked like a completely different player. He has been incredible and has scored four goals in his last three games.
However, Gabby Agbonlahor is still not convinced about the Brazilian and thinks Spurs should sign a new striker to replace him in January.
He told talkSPORT: “Spurs need a striker, Richarlison could sit next to me on Monday nights on my five-a-side, he’s not good enough, he’s not what Spurs need.”
Richarlison can now become Tottenham’s main man:
Son Heung-min has almost carried Tottenham on his back in attack since the start of the season, but when the South Korean goes to the national team next month, someone else will have to step up.
We think that could be Richarlison.
The Brazilian is very similar to the player we saw at Everton when he played there. He looks pain-free, he moves very well and the four goals in the last three games show that he is also in great shape.
Richarlison will continue to have doubters until he gets consistent results, but we really think he has what it takes to get the job done for Tottenham in the coming weeks and months.