OPINION
Richarlison is the name on the lips of not just Everton fans, but Brazil followers and many others besides. The 21-year-old was not in the original starting XI for named by Tito for Tuesday’s friendly against Cameroon in Milton Keynes, with Roberto Firmino spearheading the attack supported by Neymar, Willian and Paulinho. But Neymar lasted just six minutes before pulling an abductor muscle while taking a shot and Richarlison was introduced as a substitute. What an impact he made, as the Everton forward scored the game’s only goal in a 1-0 win for Brazil when he met a Willian cross at the end of the first half with a bullet header. It was his third goal for his country and further proof of the improvement made by the player since his summer transfer to Goodison Park from Watford. Used by Everton initially on the left flank, Richarlison has been handed a central striker role over the last month and looked the part with a series of powerful and penetrative displays. No wonder everyone is talking about a player who is shining as a star for club and country.
This Is Futbol has rounded up some of the best tweets:
I know Cameroon aren't great, but Richarlison has come on for Neymar to be the best player on the pitch by far before nailing home a header from a corner. He might have a pretty high ceiling.
— Daniel Harris (@DanielHarris) November 20, 2018
Richarlison has everything. 21 years old, has skill and speed but his best asset for this Brazil team is his strength and ability in the air. Expect a good future for him
— Tadd hartland (@tadd_hartland93) November 20, 2018
Wow Richarlison… what a baller
— Enda Higgins (@endahiggins88) November 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/UnrulyM5/status/1064977637884526593
I must say as much as it’s not happening I would love to see Chelsea sign Richarlison.
— Killian (@KillianJ1996) November 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/LENN9RD/status/1065006463020617729
Why would I be ? 21 year old having a better season than a 27 year old. The future is Richarlison. The future is blue. Richarlison will be going up £10m a season at 21. Firmino will be going down £10m a season at 27.
— Scousericey (@scousericey) November 20, 2018
Just imagine if Everton had a 21 year old Brazillian who scored 3 goals in his first 6 games for Brazil – with 5 of those appearances coming on as sub!
Oh yeah we have ?
— Scousericey (@scousericey) November 20, 2018
Don’t want to over react but Richarlison might be the greatest Brazilian of all time
— Liam Nash (@liamnash11) November 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/LorenzoDaGooner/status/1065022321180712961
Fair play Richarlison getting called up to Brazil scoring some bangers doing well at Everton congrats
— Jaykob (@WFCJaykob) November 20, 2018