Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison is ineligible to participate in the Carabao Cup third-round fixture against Liverpool. The decision stems from English Football League (EFL) regulations regarding player registration.
According to EFL rules, a player must be officially registered and eligible to play in a Premier League match to be considered for selection in the Carabao Cup. Richarlison has not been included in Tottenham's official Premier League squad for the current season after expressing a desire to leave the club. Consequently, he does not meet the registration criteria for cup competitions.
Despite being an unused substitute in the Carabao Cup second-round tie against Charlton, played before the Premier League squad list deadline, Richarlison cannot feature. The deadline for squad list confirmation has passed, solidifying his ineligibility for the upcoming match.
Richarlison, who joined Tottenham from Everton for £60 million in 2022 and was the club's top scorer with 11 Premier League goals last season, remains in North London. He is training with manager Roberto De Zerbi's squad, provided their schedules do not involve tactical work. He was present at Tottenham's recent goalless draw against his former club, Everton.
Tottenham has reportedly accepted offers from Everton, Turkish club Trabzonspor, and Brazilian side Vasco da Gama. However, Richarlison has not yet reached an agreement on personal terms with any of these potential suitors. The forward will not be eligible to play for Tottenham in the Premier League until at least January, when the squad lists are subject to revision.