Mauricio Pochettino mixed his team’s line-up as they faced Chelsea in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final with Paulo Gazzaniga one of the stars of the night.
The Argentine replaced captain Hugo Lloris in between the sticks and had some key moments in the game.
Gazzaniga made a few easy saves but he kept Callum Hudson-Odoi’s deflected cross from going in, and did well when N’Golo Kante unleashed a thunderbolt.
It was important for the 27-year-old to be at his best as Chelsea bossed certain portions of the game. Gazzaniga has been incredible for us this season and was even our first-choice keeper when Lloris was out injured.
He seems to be a better player when compared to Michel Vorm, and the Argentine is yet to lose a game while playing for Spurs this season.
Granted most of these games have come in the Carabao Cup, it still is a decent achievement given that we have defeated Watford, West Ham and Arsenal in the tournament.
The Argentine seems to be getting better with each game under his belt this season, and many Tottenham fans praised Gazzaniga for his performance on Tuesday.
Some went a step further and believed he would be our No.1 soon, and here are some of the reactions from the Spurs fans.
— Lilywhite Rose (@Lilywhite_Rose) January 8, 2019
Love you, Paulo. Good performance tonight – more of the same in the second leg! 🇦🇷
— Noz Ahmed (@NozAhmed) January 8, 2019
You’re actually unreal, our number one next season
— LP ✈️ (@thfclp) January 8, 2019
Hey Paulo that save you made at the end of the first half was sensational! Proud of you mate, keep it up! #coys
— Bruce Lewis (@BruceEJLewis) January 8, 2019
You get my nod for man of the match some of your saves were insane!
— Sean Rolls-Roake (@RoakeSean) January 8, 2019
Immense tonight mate #coys #hero
— Chris Gilbertson (@Gilbertdinho61) January 8, 2019
Superstar performance once again, and another clean sheet in the bag. You’re making it a habit now Gazza😉
— Tahir Iqbal (@Tahir_E17) January 8, 2019
the gloves will soon be yours
— Michael (@mickytricks) January 8, 2019
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/7K9Mr2ZAnV
— BC (@BradleyCurrie_) January 8, 2019
27 years old. Prime time baby. Our number one for the next decade
— RosenthalsLeftBoot (@kajahdgdgdgava) January 9, 2019
YOU ARE THE MAN 💪💪💪 #COYS
— King König (@IiIliIIiliiiiI) January 8, 2019
You’ve impressed every time you’ve played, but tonight really made me think you could rival Hugo for his number one spot. Fantastic performance! #COYS
— ⚽️🎞️ Kev J. Stewart (@KevJStewart) January 8, 2019
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