After the enormous frustration caused by their frustrating UEFA Super Cup defeat to PSG, when they gave up a two-goal lead in five minutes, Tottenham showed that they had put all the negative energy behind them and recorded a resounding 3-0 win in their Premier League opener against Burnley in London, picking up their first points in the competition before facing Manchester City.
A strong example of Tottenham's mental recovery came in the opening minutes when they opened the scoring with great intensity. Mohammed Kudus insisted on a move down the right flank and raised his head for Richarlison to hit a first-time shot into the box and score his first goal of the season. Burnley tried to react and had good chances through Estève and Josh Laurent, but Vicario saved both opportunities well.
After the break, Thomas Frank's side upped their intensity again and extended their lead in the 60th minute with a spectacular goal. Kudus left the defender behind on the right and found Richarlison with another cross. The Brazilian hit a sensational volley and scored the biggest goal of the opening game of the new season. In addition, the striker made an epic cutback over the opposition defence and Sarr had the leftover ball to find Brennan Johnson, who finished by tapping the ball past the keeper to seal the win.
Richarlison's create huge impact on the future of his career
Richarlison needed just one game to reach half the number of goals (4) he scored in the Premier League last season, a definite sign that he has regained his confidence after a period of depression and has shown that he can even return to the Brazilian national team.
On August 25, Carlo Ancelotti will announce the squad for the games against Chile and Bolivia, creating strong expectations that we will have news involving the Brazilian striker who is seeking a place in the 2026 World Cup.