Jamie Redknapp has blamed Guglielmo Vicario for Tottenham’s first objective conceded towards Liverpool in a high-stakes conflict at Anfield.
The Italian goalkeeper, who returned to the beginning lineup after being on the bench in midweek, was unable to cease Dominik Szoboszlai’s free-kick which upset Spurs.
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Guglielmo Vicario blames poor goalkeeping
The objective got here within the 18th minute when Szoboszlai, who’s in sensational kind for Arne Slott’s aspect, curled a shot into the left nook.
Regardless of having a transparent view of the ball, Vicario’s footwork was sluggish and, though he managed to parry it, he might solely push it into the web.
Talking on Sky Sports activities (by way of BBC Sport) at half-time, Redknapp criticized the keeper’s approach. he mentioned:
“We have seen some stunning performs from Dominik Szoboszlai, towards Arsenal and towards Manchester Metropolis, however this was a goalkeeper’s mistake.
“Have a look at Vicario’s foot sample. He is about to journey. He cannot acquire altitude, he cannot transfer correctly. He places a really large hand on it. He has to reserve it.”
Phil McNulty additionally criticized the Italian participant, claiming that his mistake would have pissed off Igor Tudor extremely.
He mentioned (by way of BBC Sport): “Spurs and interim head coach Igor Tudor shall be extraordinarily sad about this after such a good begin.
“It was one other mistake by the goalkeeper. Guglielmo Vicario was mispositioned and made a weak try and deny Dominik Szoboszlai’s free-kick. However he was not substituted.”
Tottenham’s goalkeeping disaster continues
The error compounds the dire goalkeeping state of affairs for interim supervisor Igor Tudor.
Final Tuesday, Tudor made the shock determination to depart out Vicario and herald 22-year-old Antonin Kinski for the Champions League match towards Atletico Madrid.
The transfer backfired spectacularly as Kinski made two obtrusive errors and was despatched off after simply 17 minutes, leaving the younger Czech keeper in tears.
Vicario has been severely out of shape, making a collection of high-profile errors throughout Tottenham’s present 11-game winless run.
Spurs sit only one level above the relegation zone, with the dearth of a dependable presence between the posts being the most important concern.
There are already reviews that Vicario might be bought this summer time, and his current missteps at Anfield have solely intensified the membership’s want for a everlasting substitute.
