Paul Merson has written on SportsKeeda that Tottenham Hotspur head coach Antonio Conte should include Richarlison in the starting lineup against Fulham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the London derby this weekend.
Tottenham will take on Fulham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Former Arsenal star Merson believes that Conte should include Brazil international forward Richarlison in the starting lineup.
The Sky Sports pundit has said that the 25-year-old should start along with Son Heung-min in attack.
Merson has also backed Tottenham to win the London derby against Fulham 2-1.
Paul Merson on Richarlison for Tottenham Hotspur v Fulham
Merson wrote on SportsKeeda: “This should be a good game. Fulham are having a go in the Premier League, and that’s what I like about them. I didn’t think they’d be able to beat Brighton – that surprised me the other day.
“Antonio Conte might swap his players around for this game. Son isn’t firing at the moment but you can’t leave him out – he’s a world-class player.
“Fulham aren’t going to beat you for pace, and you can experiment with a four-man defence here to bring Richarlison into the team.
“Conte’s a three-at-the-back person, though, and I don’t see him tinkering with his formation in the Premier League.
“Tottenham aren’t playing well at the moment. They were poor in the second half against West Ham.
“They got in front but lost the plot after half-time. I still think they’re going to win this game, but only by the odd goal.”
What should Antonio Conte do?
Son Heung-min is not playing particularly well at the moment, but Tottenham Hotspur are getting positive results.
We know that Son is one of the best attacking players in the Premier League, but there is a case to be made about Richarlison starting.
The Brazil international, who moved to Tottenham from Everton in the summer transfer window, is making a good impact as a substitute, and perhaps Conte could be tempted to start him against a Fulham team who could lose the London derby.
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
