Richarlison scored a stunning overhead kick on the volley in Tottenham’s 3-0 win over Burnley on Saturday afternoon.
The Brazilian only scored four Premier League goals last season but has already bagged half that after his brace against the Clarets.
Richarlison opened the scoring after 10 minutes with a half-volley; however, it is his effort on the hour mark which is taking all the plaudits.
Mohammed Kudus knocked the ball past Quilindschy Hartman on the right flank before hanging a cross in the air, and Richarlison sent it flying into the corner with his airborne smash from 12 yards away.
Brennan Johnson joined Richarlison on the scoresheet to complete the thrashing, and Thomas Frank started his Premier League career in the Spurs dugout well.
Tottenham hadn’t won on the first day since 2022, when they thrashed Southampton 4-1, and this was the perfect cure for the disappointment of losing the UEFA Super Cup final on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain in midweek.
Richarlison suffered three lengthy injuries last season, resulting in only 15 Premier League games, four of which were starts.
However, Spurs is aware of his abilities following a successful 2023-24 season in which he scored 12 goals across all competitions.
He is in his fourth season with the north London club and is taking on greater responsibility.
The 28-year-old began up front in lieu of Dominic Solanke, who has been a fitness issue, and will be expected to increase his attacking output after captain Son Heung-min left for Los Angeles FC.
