Roberto De Zerbi has given a blunt response when asked about Richarlison's future at the club

Roberto De Zerbi says Richarlison's future at the club is not his problem anymore with full focus on preparing his side for the game against Coventry City.

The Brazilian was left out of the 25-man squad for the Premier League this season and tried to engineer a move away from the club during the summer transfer window, to no avail.

Richarlison featured for Spurs' U21s side in the game against Cheltenham Town in the Jersey Mike's Trophy, scoring a brace in a 2-2 draw, before the League Two side ran out winners on penalties.

Speaking at his press conference about the forward's future at the club, ahead of the clash with Coventry City this weekend, De Zerbi said: "It's not my problem any more.

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"You have to ask Vinai or Johan. It's not my problem. I know as a coach I have to support and take responsibility even when it's not my responsibility.

"I have not decided anything in this situation. If he wants to speak to me he can find me in my office until 8.30 until the evening.

"But I don't want to speak any more because my focus is on the Coventry game."