Richarlison wept on the bench after the Tottenham forward missed the bench in Brazil’s 5-1 thrashing of Bolivia.

• Brazil defeated Bolivia in the opening match of the World Cup qualifiers
• Richarlison missed a golden chance to score and was subsequently substituted
• The striker became emotional as he sat on the bench

Tottenham striker Richarlison broke down in tears after being substituted during Brazil’s 5-1 World Cup qualifying win over Bolivia on Friday night.

Brazil had an impressive World Cup qualifier with goals from Neymar and Rodrigo, but it was a night to remember for Richarlison.

The striker missed a golden opportunity to score when he fired over from six yards out.

He could not redeem himself when he was substituted midway through the second half.

And the 26-year-old clearly struggled with his manager’s decision as cameras caught him crying on the bench.

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It has been a good season for Richarlison, who is now Tottenham’s main player following the departure of Harry Kane.

He has started all four of his side’s Premier League matches but is yet to score, his only goal so far coming in the Carabao Cup defeat to Fulham.

Friday’s match was Brazil’s first in World Cup qualifying and goal difference put them at the top of the table.