Tottenham player on social media ‘harassment’ – Has had to place restrictions on his accounts
As Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison today held a press conference at the Brazilian national camp, he talked a lot about mental health.
When struggling at Spurs last year, the 26-year-old opened up, telling the media he was looking for some psychological help to get to his best again.
Now as quoted by Globo Esporte, Richarlison discussed the results, highlighting the importance of his choice.
“My speech was very important even for the national team staff. When I arrived here, I saw the psychologist, I’ve never had that here before. It was important. And the affection I received from people, we know how prejudiced people are when they say they’re looking for help, I was prejudiced myself, thank God I’m not anymore,” said Richarlison. “It saved my life overnight, I was at rock bottom, you know" It’s important for the national team to have a psychologist to help the players. Only we know the pressure we’re under, not just on the pitch, but off it too. I myself suffered more off the pitch. It’s important to have a psychologist close to us.
“My biggest problem at the time wasn’t on the pitch, it was off the pitch, people who were around and ended up letting me down. Thank God it’s over now. I’m living a beautiful moment and I want to build my story again.”
Richarlison also talked about the pressure of playing for the national team, as his social media often gets flooded by criticism. The...
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