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

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• CBF appointed new squad psychologist
• Richarlison welcomed decision
• Shared personal experience of consulting psychologist

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  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.

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• WHAT RICHARLISON SAID

  Speaking to , 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."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  In September 2023, the striker had 'vowed' to consult a psychologist 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.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR BRAZIL

  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.

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