Tottenham Hotspur featured in an absolute Premier League classic last night – but one man stood out among the rest.
It was an enthralling encounter, with drama galore. Ange Postecoglou‘s side were on the receiving end of two red cards, two disallowed goals and two injuries to key stars.
It was sheer and utter madness. But one player who managed to generate composure in the eye of the storm was 27-year-old summer-singing, Guglielmo Vicario.
The Italian keeper was nothing short of ‘sensational‘, with fans lauding his valiant efforts.
Fans all left in awe by Guglielmo Vicario
It wasn’t just Tottenham Hotspur fans who now know the capabilities of Postecoglou’s signing. Everyone watching was thoroughly impressed with the keeper’s efforts – especially his ‘sweeper keeper’ nature.
One fan writes: ‘I’ve NEVER been more wrong about a player than I was in Vicario. He is absolutely sensational. That 15-minute spell in the 2nd half after we went down to 9 men was something I haven’t seen from a keeper. The saves and the sweeping he did blew my mind. Love him.’
Another says – ‘Remember the name, Guglielmo Vicario.’
One more adds ‘Guglielmo Vicario is a world-class goalkeeper.’
‘Vicario has turned into prime Neuer sweeper-keeper,’ one jokes.
‘Vicario is some serious goalkeeper though. I have to admit,’ even a Chelsea fan agrees.
A final states: ‘Vicario with the sweeper keeper with the performance of the season.’
He just may be right.
Guglielmo Vicario’s game by numbers
Despite the loss and four goals shipped – the Italian was a monster between the sticks.
- 53 touches
- 25 passes completed
- 6/6 successful sweeper keepers
- 5 clearances
- 4 long balls completed
- 3 saves made
- 2 saves from inside the box
Sourced from StatmanDave.
If it wasn’t for him, it easily could have been seven, eight or even nine goals for Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Many have spoken about James Maddison and Micky van de Ven as unbelievable Spurs signings, but now it’s time to firmly put Vicario in that bracket. What a pickup.
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