“We have work to do”- Tottenham star’s message to teammates after Wolves disappointment
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 substitutes, but Postecoglou’s team struggled due to a lack of defensive options that could carry out positional rotations.
It was clear that the defense was playing a poor game because Wolves took advantage of defensive lapses to win. Before halftime, Joao Gomes gave the visitors the lead, but Dejan Kulusevski’s equalizer for Spurs early in the second half gave them a swift response. But Gomes’ second goal gave Wolves the lead back as they took advantage of defensive lapses to mount a 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.
“Pay attention, we have work to do.”
But despite the rallying cry, it’s clear that Vicario needs to improve his set-piece situation defense in order to begin the “work” that needs to be done.Set-piece scenarios have resulted in 18% of Tottenham’s goals surrendered this season, and opponents have consistently exploited this weakness in the Italian goalkeeper’s style of play.
The star of Tottenham, Guglielmo Vicario.
The priority for Tottenham as they reorganize and get ready for new challenges will be to strengthen their defense and maximize their play in every area of the field.
