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Richarlison spearheads Brazil's World Cup charge

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"Richarlison may have to justify his place as Brazil's number nine to outsiders but he used his debut on the World Cup stage to demonstrate exactly why coach Tite is unswerving in his admiration. Tottenham's striker is up against formidable competition for his place in the team in Qatar from the likes of Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus and Rodrygo of Real Madrid, while Liverpool's Roberto Firmino did not even make the journey. In a squad overflowing with attacking riches, Tite has made Richarlison his first-choice striker to complement the gifts of Neymar and Vinicius Junior, and was the spearhead as the tournament favourites opened with an impressive 2-0 win over Serbia at Lusail Stadium. Richarlison ended Brazil's frustration in the face of Serbia's massed defensive ranks when he pounced after goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic turned away Vinicius Junior's shot just after the hour. Then real moment of magic arrived, a piece of skill that had the finest traditions of Brazilian football running right through it. Richarlison initially failed to control Vinicius' cross but re-adjusted instantly, taking to the air and showing perfect technique and athleticism to flash home an unstoppable right-foot volley." 11/25/22 https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63751417

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