“You can see the hunger in his eyes” - Brennan on Richy
Wed 20 August 2025, 09:00|
Tottenham Hotspur
Brennan Johnson is convinced the best is yet to come from Richarlison after his two-goal wonder show against Burnley.
The forward – who also opened his account in our 3-0 win on Premier League opening day at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – says the Brazil number nine has been ‘so motivated’ since returning for duty at the start of July.
That showed in his display against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup last week, just days before two spectacular volleys paved the way for a perfect Premier League start for Thomas Frank. The second, a scissor-kick after a 17-pass move where every player touched the ball, is already a Goal of the Season contender.
“I thought he was incredible,” said Brennan, top scorer with 18 goals last season, including the winner in the UEFA Europa League Final against United.
When Richy plays well, it's almost games that you remember... and there's been a few of them,
“This my third season with him and there's been games that I can remember… when Richy plays well, it's almost games that you remember, and there's been a few of them, but obviously he's had trouble with injury and things like that.
“However, from day one, he's come back and been so motivated. You can see it in his eyes, the hunger, working hard. I think it showed today (against Burnley), how hard he works, first and foremost, and then his quality.
“For example, my goal, the touch (where he) flicks (the ball) over someone's head and then sets it off to Pape (who then released Brennan for his goal). He also scored an unbelievable goal. His first goal as well is not easy at all, the ball is spinning, horrible height, he just tucks it away.
“Hopefully, with his quality, and these performances, he can keep picking up more rhythm because he’s been out for a while, and this is the first game of the season, so hopefully the best is still yet to come. “
