Marco Silva shares what people don’t realise about Everton’s Richarlison

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Everton forward Richarlison is yet to open his goalscoring account for the season.

Everton boss Marco Silva has told the Guardian that some people are failing to realise that Richarlison hasn’t had a full pre-season this year.

Richarlison hasn’t been at the top of his game in Everton’s first two matches, and has failed to get off the mark for the season.

The Brazilian had two presentable chances during Everton’s 1-0 win over Watford last weekend, but failed to take either.

But Silva thinks it is perfectly understandable why Richarlison isn’t firing on all cylinders just yet, as he was away with Brazil at the Copa America over the summer.

“This was the third pre-season he has done with me. In the other two he had a full pre-season and started the season really strong,” Silva said.

“This pre-season was different. Last week was only Richarlison’s third week of working with us. Some people don’t realise that.”

It is testament to the progress that Richarlison has made since his £50 million move (BBC Sport) to Everton that he is now becoming an established member of the Brazil squad.

Richarlison scored in the Copa America final, as he helped his nation lift the coveted trophy.

The Everton attacker will be have another chance to open his goalscoring account for the season in the Premier League later this evening, when Silva’s men take on Aston Villa.