If the update proves accurate, this is more than an administrative detail. Leaving Richarlison out would narrow his route to regular minutes and place fresh weight on the transfer speculation around him.
That matters because clubs rarely make these calls lightly. Selection lists reflect priorities, depth-chart decisions and, at times, wider negotiations behind the scenes.
For Tottenham, the omission would point to a squad being streamlined with clarity in mind. A club chasing consistency cannot afford uncertainty around key attacking roles for long. If Richarlison is no longer central to the manager’s plans, moving early and decisively can help settle the dressing room and sharpen recruitment choices.
Other reports have also kept Tottenham in the transfer conversation, which adds context even if it does not confirm the player’s next step. The broader picture appears to be a club still shaping its options rather than simply carrying extra names.
For Richarlison, this looks like a pivotal moment. He has the profile and experience to attract interest, but being left out of a domestic squad would inevitably raise questions about fit, role and timing. Any potential move would now be judged not only on talent, but on whether he can quickly become a first-choice solution elsewhere.
The next things to watch are simple: any official squad clarification, cup involvement, and whether the transfer noise turns into a concrete move. Until then, Tottenham and Richarlison both sit under a brighter spotlight.