Richarlison has scored six goals in nine Premier League games for Everton since he arrived from Watford.
Every weekend that passes, it seems that Richarlison comes closer to justifying the club-record £50 million Everton paid for him this summer.
The Brazilian youngster had just one season of Premier League football with Watford under his belt before becoming the Toffees’ record signing. But, since reuniting with Marco Silva at Goodison Park, Richarlison has taken his game to a new level having been transformed from a winger to a centre-forward.
The former Fluminense youngster took his tally to six goals in nine Premier League games with two in the 3-1 win against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday, and Jamie Redknapp has used his Mail column to compare Richarlison to a certain Premier League legend.
“Everton fans I know are desperate for Marco Silva to sign a striker in January, but they have a ready-made centre forward in Richarlison. He is strong in the air and has a good blend of pace and physicality,” Redknapp said.
“Think of Thierry Henry. (He) started as a wide man before moving into the middle. Richarlison has all the attributes to do the same.”
Former Arsenal captain Henry remains one of the most feared strikers in the history of the Premier League. The Frenchman arrived in North London as a winger but, thanks to one of Arsene Wenger’s greatest thoughts, quickly evolved into a swaggering and prolific centre-forward.
The signs look good for Richarlison to follow in his footsteps.
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