Richarlison looks World Cup-bound with Brazil and the Tottenham Hotspur star may now have secured a staring role.
Brazil were in action on Wednesday night as they took on Tunisia in a friendly.
This was Brazil’s final game before heading off to the World Cup in Qatar in November.
Brazil were unsurprisingly dominant, taking a 4-1 lead thanks to a Raphinha brace as well as goals from Richarlison and Neymar.
Pedro added a fifth in the second half, giving Brazil a comprehensive victory as the focus now turns to that first World Cup group stage game against Serbia.
Richarlison looks World Cup-bound with Brazil
This was another great night for Richarlison, who now boasts 16 goals in 37 caps for Brazil; a very impressive record.
Richarlison’s goal against Tunisia was impressive, breaking Tunisia’s offside trap to rattle home a Raphinha pass.
The 25-year-old appears to have gone to another level since joining Tottenham Hotspur over the summer and Brazil are reaping the rewards.
UOL Esporte now suggest that Richarlison ‘made the most’ of this last dress rehearsal and ‘practically confirmed’ he will be Brazil’s starting striker at the World Cup.
That’s great for Richarlison and for Tottenham too, with the summer signing now set to be given an enormous role on the biggest stage.
This is also terrible news for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus.
Gabriel Jesus left Manchester City for Arsenal over the summer and seemingly wanted a starring role in order to advance his Brazil career.
Despite being superb in an Arsenal shirt, Gabriel Jesus wasn’t even in the Brazil squad for this international break and looks set to miss out on the World Cup.
Gabriel Jesus will now have to sit kicking his heels as North London rival Richarlison seemingly leads the line for Brazil, though the Gunners will argue that a fresh Gabriel Jesus for the second half of the season would be a dream for them.
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