Before Tottenham's Premier League game against Coventry City, head coach Roberto De Zerbi said Richarlison's future is no longer his concern. GOAL reported that Tottenham were 19th in the table without a win.
De Zerbi on Richarlison
When asked if the club plans to find a new solution for Richarlison in the January transfer window, De Zerbi directed questions to chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and technical director Johan Lange. He said: "I don't know, it's not my problem anymore. You have to ask Vinai, to Johan, it's not my problem."
De Zerbi also said: "I know as a coach I have to accept, to support, take pressure, to take responsibility even if it's not my responsibility because I didn't decide."
On the situation, he added: "If he wants to speak about me, he can and he knows where he can find me."
He also said: "I stay in my office from 8.30am until the evening."
Club context
GOAL reported that Richarlison featured for Spurs' Under-21 side. GOAL also reported that Richarlison continues to be vocal on social media regarding his treatment at the club.
GOAL reported that Tottenham had a recent bonding trip to Marbella.
Focus on Coventry City
De Zerbi said: "I have no problem with nobody, but I don't want to speak any more because my focus is on the Coventry game and the focus is just to improve my team."
He also said: "I think in Manchester, especially in the toughest moments, after the red card, we showed we have character."
He added: "So we have to show character from the beginning. At home, with our fans. Because if we want, we can change the history of this season."
What De Zerbi said about Coventry
Turning to Monday's opponents, De Zerbi praised Frank Lampard's Coventry City side. GOAL reported that Coventry City were newly promoted and had climbed to 14th after back-to-back wins.
De Zerbi said: "Coventry is a good team. They played a fantastic Championship last season."
He added: "They played with energy, with quality also, because they have players like Cherif, I know very well, and other players."
De Zerbi also said: "But we are Tottenham, keeping humility."
He added: "We want to show to be good enough to win the games, especially if we deserve to win the games."