Tottenham picked up a 2-1 win over Fulham in the Premier League and summer signing Richarlison played a key role in the victory.
The Brazilian produced the assist for Hojbjerg’s opening goal late on in the first half.
The 25-year-old joined Spurs for a fee of around £60 million earlier this summer but he was handed his first start of the Premier League campaign against Fulham today.
Richarlison did impress during his cameos initially and Antonio Conte was thoroughly pleased with the former Everton star’s display in his first Premier League start for Spurs.
The forward worked hard and created chances for his teammates. He managed to put the ball in the net as well but it was ruled out by the officials due to offside.
Speaking to Football London during the post-match presser, Conte heaped praise on Richarlison for his mentality and approach. He also maintained that Spurs will need players like him to be successful.
Conte said: “I’m using him in all three positions up front…No,9, on the right, on the left. In the previous game he played in Son’s positions and today started in Deki’s position. I’m not unsurprised but I’m enjoying he working a lot to go into our idea very quickly. Feel his personality, he’s a warrior, a fighter. We need this type of player. For me he played in a massive way. He played very well, with personality, with quality. Found difficult passes between the lines.”