Tottenham supporters are growing increasingly frustrated with one experienced star after another mistake, with many now calling for a change.
Tottenham Hotspur secured a much-needed victory against Leeds United in their last Premier League outing, but they failed to keep a clean sheet.
Guglielmo Vicario was at fault for Leeds’ first goal after parrying Brenden Aaronson’s strike into the path of Noah Okafor, who slotted in from close range.
The Italian, however, sought to redeem himself with a couple of top saves in the second half, helping Tottenham secure all three points.
Tottenham fans react to Guglielmo Vicario’s latest mistake
Vicario is a good shot-stopper but has the odd mistake in him, and Tottenham fans appear to have been left frustrated with his inconsistencies.
Taking to social media, many Spurs fans did not hold back in their assessment of Vicario’s first and second-half display, where he looked solid after the restart but was culpable for the first-half error that led to a goal.
One fan said: “Tbh some of the saves Vicario has to make are because he gave the ball away from his terrible kicking.” Another added: “That first save is top quality, but again on the second one he intentionally pushes it directly into danger instead of out for a corner. He also struggles to read the flight of the ball to get good contact. Just watch good goalkeepers and you will see the issues with Vic.”
One more added: “He palms absolutely everything back out again. His clearance saves should be to the right or left to narrow the angle for any potential rebound. The ball going straight back out again merely gives the opposition a second chance 🤷.”
Another fan commented: “First one should have easily been in his hands if he was on his toes. Second one should have been collected with an open hand. If not, he should have palmed, not punched. He got lucky twice.”
Spurs fans urge Thomas Frank to give Antonin Kinsky a chance
Spurs do have a backup in 22-year-old Antonin Kinsky, but he has featured only once all season, in the Carabao Cup, where he kept a clean sheet against Doncaster Rovers.
Tottenham fans are now calling for him to replace Vicario in goal. Still commenting on social media, one said: “Good saves but he was at fault for the goal. He has made quite a few errors over the last couple of weeks. I think Kinsky should be our number one. I think he offers more with his passing range.”
Another added: “I think it is unlikely, but it is a big month for Vicario. I do not think he is bad; he is a great shot-stopper, but he does not have a great presence and his distribution is woeful. I would like to see Kinsky play more though; he has got the potential to be world class.”
While another fan said: “Yes, we need to see what he can offer.”