Richard Keys was unimpressed with goal keeper Guglielmo Vicario’s performance in Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-1 loss to Aston Villa on Sunday.
Despite dominating the first half, Ange Postecoglou‘s side lost deep in stoppage time, leaving them demoralized and even at the interval.
However, beIN SPORTS presenter Richard Keys believes Guglielmo Vicario aided them by ‘bouncing around his area’ and assisting Aston Villa to get on the ‘front foot,’ as he wrote on his personal blog.
Furthermore, he believes Tottenham will not ‘join the big boys’ if they continue to play in their current manner since it is ‘naive’ and’reckless’.
While Spurs fans have witnessed their team play in this aggressive manner under Ange Postecoglou, with no respite for the opposition or change in tactics, even when reduced to nine men.
Because of the number of players they have pushed forward, they have consistently given up big chances.
This was underscored by Richard Keys and Guglielmo Vicario‘s efforts against Villa this summer.
Guglielmo Vicario against Villa
“It couldn’t have been an easy day at Spurs, but they shouldn’t have lost to Villa,” Keys was quoted as saying. “Having said that, Villa were excellent. Ollie Watkins’ finish was one of the best you’ll witness. Terrific.
“But the Spurs were once again naive. What was the goal keeper doing hopping around in his area, attempting to get them on the front foot in first-half stoppage time? Man, calm down. Maintain possession of the ball. Get a head start. Control the game. Do everything you didn’t do against Chelsea.
“But, no. They did it once more. They were careless. I know, Ange, ‘it’s what we are, pal,’ but unless you’re more professional, you won’t be joining the big boys. I grant you that the Spurs’ style of play is entertaining to watch, but it will not lead to success.
“I don’t believe they were short yesterday. The second half is different if they get a one-up.”
Guglielmo Vicario: Premier League’s best keeper?
Tottenham needed a goal keeper this summer because Hugo Lloris‘ contract had expired and he needed to be replaced.
Spurs paid £17 million (Sky Sports) for Vicario, and it has shown to be a wise decision thus far.
It may be claimed that he has been the Premier League’s form keeper this season, and he is a major reason for the team’s excellent start.
Yes, the Londoners have tripped up recently, and it’s not going to get much easier against Manchester City next, but the fans would have taken this at the start of the season.
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