‘Exceptional’: Ange Postecoglou amazed by how well one Tottenham player kept possession against Brentford

Ange Postecoglou has issued his verdict on the performance of Richarlison as Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to beat Brentford on Wednesday night.

Tottenham’s crucial victory over Thomas Frank’s team has vaulted them into the Premier League’s top four. Reilly was on the scoresheet for the Spurs once more.

Lately, Richarlison has disproved the opinions of many of his detractors. The Brazilian has significantly improved while Spurs are missing their captain and talisman, Heung-min Son, with seven goals in his previous nine outings across all competitions.

Ange Postecoglou praises Richarlison after Tottenham

But it was not just his goal that impressed Ange Postecoglou. Speaking on Match of the Day, Postecoglou insisted that the 26-year-old did superbly up against the Brentford defenders.

“He worked his socks off for the team, his hold up play was exceptional against strong defenders. Getting goals when Sonny [Son Heung-min] is away is important,” he said.

Spurs continue to impress without their talisman

It is a huge boost for Tottenham that Richarlison seems to be finding his feet in North London. Of course, his first season with the club was a real disappointment. And there would have been real concerns about whether he would be able to fill the void Harry Kane left in the summer.

It has still taken some time this season. But this run has been so good that it does appear that he has worked things out.

It is a huge achievement to put themselves back in the top four while Son is away. And Postecoglou now faces a headache over who he exactly he leaves out once Son is back available.

Richarlison is doing all he can to make sure that he remains in the side.