Tottenham goalie Guglielmo Vicario has a message for his teammates after Wolves loss
Following Tottenham’s disappointing defeat to Wolves, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario issued a rallying call to his teammates, emphasising the need to remain focused and determined in the face of adversity. The Lilywhites’ five-game unbeaten run in the league came to an end as Gary O’Neil’s side secured a 2-1 victory at the capital.
The match saw the return of Son Heung-min and James Maddison to the starting lineup, marking the first time they had played together in four months. However, defensive injuries proved to be a significant setback for Spurs, with Destiny Udogie and Pedro Porro ruled out of the game. Ben Davies and Emerson Royal stepped in as their replacements, but the absence of defensive options capable of successfully executing positional rotations proved to be a challenge for Postecoglou’s side.
The lacklustre defensive performance was evident as Wolves capitalised on defensive vulnerabilities to secure the win. Joao Gomes opened the scoring for the visitors before half-time, but Spurs quickly responded with Dejan Kulusevski’s equaliser early in the second half. However, Wolves regained the lead through Gomes’ second goal, exploiting defensive gaps on the counterattack.
Tough setback
The defeat dealt a blow to Tottenham’s aspirations for a top-four finish in the Premier League, as both Aston Villa and Brighton secured victories away from home, further solidifying their positions in the race for Champions League qualification.
In the aftermath of the game, Vicario took to Instagram to encourage his teammates, urging them to maintain a positive mindset and stay committed to their objectives. His message reflects the team’s determination to bounce back from setbacks and continue working towards their goals.
“Heads up, we have work to do.”
However, amidst the rallying call, it is evident that the “work” which has to be done has to start with Vicario himself, who has to do better in his defending of set-piece situations. 18% of the goals Tottenham have conceded this season have come from set-piece situations and oppositions have constantly targeted this shortcoming in the Italian shot-stopper’s style of play.
As Tottenham regroup and prepare for upcoming challenges, the focus will be on rectifying defensive vulnerabilities and maximising performance across all areas of the pitch.
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With a collective effort and commitment to improvement, Spurs will certainly aim to overcome obstacles and strive towards achieving success in the Premier League and beyond. COYS.
