‘Shocking’ Richarlison miss leaves Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou and talkSPORT pundit astounded

Richarlison squandered a wonderful chance to give Tottenham an early lead against Luton by missing from just yards out.

Two minutes into their clash at Kenilworth Road, live on talkSPORT, Dejan Kulusevski whipped in a teasing ball into the box.

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Richarlison got a touch but couldn’t score from close-rangeCredit: @footballontnt X

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Postecoglou couldn’t believe what he sawCredit: TNT Sports

Looking to get on the end of it was Richarlison inside the six-yard area and many expected the net to bulge.

However, the Brazilian sent his touch wide of the goal in what was a shocking miss, with manager Ange Postecoglou on the touchline in disbelief.

talkSPORT’s Dean Ashton was also left wondering how Richarlison didn’t find the back of the net as Spurs piled on the pressure.

“Shocking miss,” he said on commentary. “Simple as that. It doesn’t get much easier.

“The ball in from Kulusevski was sensational, almost undefendable. It’s a simple side-foot in from Richarlison.

“I don’t know why he’s made such a mess of it.”

Richarlison has scored twice for Spurs this season and is already one goal off his tally for last term.

Postecoglou has named the 26-year-old in his Premier League starting XI for the fifth time this season.

The Brazilian international is set to remain a regular feature in the Spurs attack following Harry Kane’s summer departure.

Goals may be lacking but his two assists prove then he can also turn provider when needed.

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