Richarlison has been the standout player in Everton’s season so far.
Bernard believes that his Everton teammate Richarlison is going to make a huge impact at Goodison Park this season and also feels he can play a big role at international level too.
Richarlison, 21, has settled quickly this season since his summer move to Merseyside from Watford and already scored three goals in just four games.
The left-winger also netted twice recently during his first two senior international caps for Brazil and featured alongside some world renowned stars such as Neymar.
Bernard, who is another new arrival at Everton, has confidently predicted that Richarlison will make a big difference this campaign.
“Richarlison is a great player. He is tactically very good and he is a good finisher,” Bernard told the club’s official website.
“When inside the box, he is deadly. I have no doubt he will be able to help our squad this season and the Brazilian national team, too.”
Richarlison is hoping to become the talisman for Marco Silva’s side and does have a great relationship with the manager, as the pair previously worked together at Watford.
He predominately operates from the left, but there is the option to move him into a more central position and allow Bernard to play on the wing if need be.
The youngster is still trying to find some consistency to his game and will be keen not to endure a rut in the second half of the season, something that happened at Watford last year after a promising start.
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