Richarlison left out of Tottenham Premier League squad as Forest vs Tottenham live looms
Roberto De Zerbi has addressed Richarlison's omission from Tottenham's 25-man Premier League squad hours before Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham.
Published 4 Sept 2026Updated 16 Oct 20262 min read

Richarlison omitted from Tottenham's Premier League 25
Tottenham Hotspur have left Richarlison out of the club's 25-man Premier League squad for 2026-27, a decision Roberto De Zerbi addressed on Friday as Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham approaches.
Sky Sports News carried De Zerbi's comments on the omission. The Tottenham head coach discussed the choice to exclude the Brazil forward from the registered Premier League group, while Sky's Jay Bothroyd noted that Richarlison now faces two options after being left off the list. The registration is the hard news: the player is not available for Premier League selection under the 25-man rules.
That matters immediately this weekend. Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham is on the Saturday slate, and Richarlison will not be in the travelling party for league duty. De Zerbi's public explanation confirmed the omission was a squad-construction call, not a last-minute fitness scare announced after the list was locked.
Official coverage through the Friday window treated the registration lists as closed business. Tottenham's attacking minutes are already under scrutiny after a slow start; removing a senior forward from the league roster changes how a live broadcast is framed. Commentators covering Forest vs Tottenham will be talking about who is eligible, not who might be recalled midweek.
Sky Sports News also ran a separate package on the future implications of the decision. The news is the list: Richarlison is off it.
The practical takeaway is simple. Check local listings for Forest vs Tottenham, and watch with the correct squad sheet. Tottenham will select from the registered 25. Richarlison is not on it.