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'I was at rock bottom' - Richarlison admits therapy 'saved my life' as Tottenham star hails Brazil's appointment of new squad psychologist

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The Brazilian FA (CBF) revealed on Monday their new technical staff who will be working under head coach Dorival Junior, and announced that Marisa Lucia Santiago will be their squad psychologist. Brazil and Tottenham tar Richarlison hailed the CBF's decision to bring in a psychologist as he claimed he benefited after receiving therapy.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Speaking to <a href="https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/selecao-brasileira/artigo/_/id/13397206/selecao-brasileira-richarlison-o-que-mudou-brasil-apos-desabafo-saude-mental" target="_blank">ESPN Brasil</a>, Richarlison said: "It's very important for the national team to have a psychologist to help the players. Only we know the pressure we suffer, not just on the pitch but off it. I suffered more even outside. It's important to have a psychologist. We know the prejudice that exists when someone says they are looking for help - I myself had it, but I don't have it anymore. As a national team player with an active voice, I tell people to seek help because it saved my life. I was already at rock bottom."

WHAT RICHARLISON SAID

In September 2023, the striker had <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/richarlison-vows-to-seek-psychological-help-after-extending-brazil-tottenham-goal-drought-turbulent-time/blt67f9f9f36c6393f7" target="_blank">'vowed' to consult a psychologist</a> after struggling to find form for club and country for over a year. He was left in tears after being subbed off during Selecao's 5-1 win over Bolivia. Since then, the striker's form has picked up as he scored nine goals in his last 12 Premier League appearances.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The five-time World Cup winners are scheduled to play two international friendly matches against European giants England and Spain on March 23 and 26, respectively.

WHAT NEXT FOR BRAZIL

'I was at rock bottom' - Richarlison admits therapy 'saved my life' as Tottenham star hails Brazil's appointment of new squad psychologist | Goal.com UK

Richarlison welcomed Brazil&apos;s decision to appoint a squad psychologist as he shared his personal experience of receiving therapy.

&apos;I was at rock bottom&apos; - Richarlison admits therapy &apos;saved my life&apos; as Tottenham star hails Brazil&apos;s appointment of new squad psychologist

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