Everton return to Premier League action on Sunday afternoon when they welcome Tottenham to the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The match will mark Richarlison\u2019s first visit to the club\u2019s new home, and he\u2019s expected to receive a warm reception from the fans who still hold him in high regard.<\/p>\n
However, there could be some underlying tension between the Brazilian and David Moyes following a transfer dispute earlier this year.<\/p>\n
Moyes blocked Richarlison\u2019s Everton comeback<\/p>\n
Ahead of the summer window, reports suggested Everton were exploring a deal to bring Richarlison back to Merseyside. The striker appeared open to the idea, even hinting at a possible return through social media posts. But despite growing speculation from several reliable outlets, Moyes quickly shut down the rumours.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s unclear whether the disagreement stemmed from within Everton\u2019s recruitment setup, but Moyes made his stance clear\u2014he had no intention of sanctioning the move. Speaking in May, the Scotsman said:<\/p>\n
> \u201cRicharlison is a really good player and someone I\u2019ve liked. But I can only tell you there is zero truth in that from my side.\u201d<\/p>\n
As a result, Richarlison might carry a sense of frustration heading into Sunday\u2019s encounter at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.<\/p>\n
Everton\u2019s decision comes under scrutiny<\/p>\n
Instead of pursuing Richarlison, Moyes turned to a younger option, signing Thierno Barry from Villarreal for \u00a330 million. The 23-year-old has shown flashes of promise but has yet to fully convince.<\/p>\n
Thierry Henry has praised Barry\u2019s potential, suggesting the forward has a solid foundation to build on. Still, Moyes has been cautious about burdening him with expectations, often preferring to start Beto instead.<\/p>\n
> \u201cI\u2019m introducing a boy who has not played in the Premier League,\u201d Moyes explained in September. \u201cI want to give him opportunities to show what he can do, but I don\u2019t want to put too much pressure on him too soon.\u201d<\/p>\n
Everton may now be left wondering whether blocking Richarlison\u2019s return was the right call, especially if he delivers a strong performance against his former club this weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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