Everton Forward Richarlison Handed Maiden Brazil Call-Up
28th August 2018
The 21-year old, who has won 10 caps for his country at Under-20 level – replaces Pedro
- The 21-year-old signed for the Blues from Watford this summer
- He kicked of his Toffees career with three goals in three Premier League games
- Brazil face USA in New Jersey on Saturday, September 8, before taking on El Salvador in Washington four days later on Wednesday, September 12
- Richarlison netted twice in a 2-2 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers on his Everton debut
LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom- Everton FC forward Richarlison
has been handed a first senior call-up by Brazil for their friendly matches
against the USA and El Salvador next month.
The 21-year-old, who signed for the Blues from Watford this summer, has been
rewarded after kicking off his Toffees career with three goals in three Premier
League games.
Richarlison netted twice in a 2-2 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers on his
Everton debut, before following that up with a goal in a 2-1 win over
Southampton at Goodison Park.
The forward – who has won 10 caps for his country at Under-20 level – replaces
Pedro in Brazil’s squad after the Fluminense striker suffered an injury while
playing for his club against Cruzeiro on Sunday.
Brazil face USA in New Jersey on Saturday, September 8, before taking on El
Salvador in Washington four days later on Wednesday, September 12.
Should Richarlison feature for his country, he would become the first Everton
player to represent the five-time world champions.
-Material used to compile this report sourced from www.evertonfc.com