Tottenham Hotspur defender Emerson Royal has shed light on an intriguing incident involving his compatriot and teammate Richarlison, who openly criticized Antonio Conte’s tactics during a team meeting in the past.
Richarlison, who struggled to adapt to Conte’s system during the manager’s tenure, recently found his form under Ange Postecoglou. In an interview with Fred Bruno, Emerson recounted an incident where Richarlison arrived late for a team meeting and was asked to apologize. Instead of apologizing, Richarlison voiced his frustrations and referred to Conte’s tactics as “rubbish.”
According to Emerson, Richarlison expressed his discontent with the formation and aired his grievances during the meeting. Richarlison himself confirmed the incident, explaining that he misunderstood the context of Conte’s question and simply said what came to his mind at the time.
The Brazilian striker’s candid critique of Conte’s tactics reflects the challenges some players faced under the former manager’s system. While Conte is widely regarded as a world-class manager, his tenure at Tottenham did not yield the desired results, leading to friction with players and club hierarchy.
Richarlison’s improved performance under Postecoglou suggests a renewed sense of freedom and enjoyment on the pitch. As Tottenham vies for a top-four finish in the Premier League, Richarlison’s resurgence and the team’s performance will be closely watched as they aim to secure a spot in the Champions League next season.
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