Thomas Frank praises ‘exceptional’ Guglielmo Vicario
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Guglielmo Vicario knows it will take a “big effort” for Tottenham to finish in the Champions League top eight after Wednesday’s 0-0 draw at Monaco. Spurs started their European campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Villarreal, but back-to-back draws and below-par displays on the road at Bodo/Glimt and Monaco have left them 15th in the table.
Jamie O’Hara was not a fan of Guglielmo Vicario effectively digging out the entire Tottenham Hotspur team on Tuesday. Speaking after the north London outfit’s 0-0 draw away to Monaco
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Guglielmo Vicario: Tottenham lacked 'effort and mentality' in Champions League draw with Monaco
Guglielmo Vicario said that Tottenham lacked “the effort and mentality” required in the Champions League as they were fortunate to escape with a 0-0 draw at Monaco. The Italian was Spurs’ hero at the Stade Louis II, making save after save to deny the Ligue 1 side what would have been a deserved victory on manager Sebastien Pocognoli’s home debut.
Thomas Frank became the first Tottenham coach to go unbeaten in his first three Champions League games. He can thank goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.
Vicario has seen his status as Tottenham’s number one come under threat with the signing of Antonin Kinsky, with the Czech star proving a more consistent and dependable set of hands.
Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank paid tribute to "exceptional" Guglielmo Vicario after a one-sided goalless draw at Monaco in the Champions League.
Guglielmo Vicario made eight saves, including some very impressive ones from Folarin Balogun and Jordan Teze. Former Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino also missed a series of second-half chances, as Monaco cut through Spurs every time they attacked.
Guglielmo Vicario was the Tottenham Hotspur hero as the Italian goalkeeper produced a heroic individual display to earn his side a draw in Monaco, with the match finishing 0-0 despite a host of opportunities for the home side.
Guglielmo Vicario made a string of fine saves as Tottenham hung on for a fortunate goalless draw at Monaco to remain unbeaten in this season’s Champions League.
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank praised the Italian international, who had come under fire for some poor goalkeeping performances this season, especially the recent loss to Aston Villa.
Guglielmo Vicario was the Tottenham Hotspur hero as the Italian goalkeeper produced a heroic individual display to earn his side a draw in Monaco, with the match finishing 0-0 despite a host of opportunities for the home side.