Wednesday 24 October 2018

Lloris lets Spurs down and PSV off the hook

There were howlers from Hugo and Toby.  The Spurs self destruct button was engaged.

In moment of sheer stupidity Hugo Lloris, the Spurs captain, made a wild and rash tackle outside the penalty area injuring a PSV player. It was dangerous play and a clear foul. A foolish foul. He earned a red card, was sent off and Spurs were then under enormous pressure with only ten men. They conceded a goal to a revived home side and now Tottenham look down and out of the Champions League. With performances like this they do not deserve to be there. Dismal and disappointing. What a waste of such a good opportunity to win away! After disaster early on, being a goal down, Tottenham gained control and were doing so well until Lloris's lamentable lunge.

The game in Eindhoven ended in a 2-2 draw.  Tottenham Hotspur only have one point from three games. Barcelona and now Inter Milan are expected to progress to the next stage.

2 comments:

John Plater said...

Fortunately for Lloris his manager has a short memory, and he will soon forget the howlers!

Johli Baptist said...

To Lloris's credit, he has turned in a superb performance last Saturday at Selhurst Park to help Spurs defeat Crystal Palace. Excellent goalkeeping!

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