Roberto De Zerbi has given a very clear answer to Richarlison’s latest post on social media, which was critical of the Tottenham boss for freezing him out.De Zerbi’s decision to leave Richarlison out of Tottenham’s Premier League squad has been questioned by some pundits, particularly as the Lilywhites struggle to find the back of the net.The latest to join in the chorus of criticism directed towards the Spurs boss was former Everton interim head coach, Duncan Ferguson, who coached the Tottenham striker for a brief period at Goodison Park.Ferguson suggested that Richarlison should not have been frozen out unless he had brawled with someone in training, and suggested that it was De Zerbi’s job to get the best out of his resources.The former Toffees striker also opined that the Italian should have put his arm around the Brazilian and reintegrated him into the set-up.RicharlisonTottenham – Premier League (2025 – 2026)Appearances32Minutes Played1957Average Rating6.83Shots47Shots on Target26Goals11Assists4Stats correct as of 18 October 2026.Credit: @thefrederikkejensen / InstagramTottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi washes his hands of Richarlison’s omissionRicharlison quoted Ferguson on social media and agreed with his former boss, with the 29-year-old writing: “Thanks, Duncan Ferguson. You are right.”However, De Zerbi has now reiterated that the decision to leave the striker out of his squad was out of his hands.The Tottenham boss made it clear that it came from the club’s hierarchy and insisted that he has more important things to focus on.When asked about Richarlison’s recent comments, the Italian told Football.London: “I don’t know, it’s not my problem anymore. You have to ask Vinai (Venkatesham), to Johan (Lange), it’s not my problem. I know as a coach I have to accept, to support, (take) pressure, to take responsibility even if it’s not my responsibility because I didn’t decide. I have not decided nothing in this situation.“If he wants to speak about me, he can and he knows where he can find me. I stay in my office from 8.30am until the evening. I have no problem with nobody, but I don’t want to speak any more because my focus is on the Coventry game and the focus is just to improve my team.”Richarlison’s situation is a distraction Spurs do not needThe media will keep using the Richarlison situation as the talking point as long as Spurs’ poor run continues, and they continue to struggle for goals.It is not something that De Zerbi and Tottenham need at this moment, given where they find themselves at the time. That is part of the reason why Spurs will be desperate for Dominic Solanke to rediscover his sharpness and form.De Zerbi has continued backing Solanke to the hilt, and the Tottenham boss will hope that his goal against United will open the floodgates in front of goal for the England international.D. SolankeTottenham – Premier League (2026 – 2027)Appearances6Minutes Played268Average Rating6.57Shots6Shots on Target3Goals1Assists0Pass Accuracy (%)88.00Duels Won8Successful Dribbles—Stats correct as of 18 October 2026.READ MORE: Cold water poured on Tottenham and Man United hopes of signing £68m Troy ParrottThe post Roberto De Zerbi responds to Richarlison’s dig at him as Tottenham struggle to score appeared first on Spurs Web.