Guglielmo Vicario was accused of time-wasting by Monaco boss Sebastien Pocognoli after his goalkeeping heroics earned Tottenham a precious point in the Champions League.
‘He was outstanding, he made some great saves,’ said Pocognoli. ‘He wasted also a lot of time between each free-kick, long kicks. Good performance from him, man of the match.’
Monaco peppered Vicario’s goal with 23 shots, but the Italian keeper made a series of splendid saves as Spurs recorded their first goalless draw since March 2023, a run stretching over 125 games.
‘It was a game relatively even first half and then second half Monaco were better than us,’ said Spurs boss Thomas Frank.
‘We didn’t hit the performance we want. We lacked a bit of intensity, all over the game, especially second half.
‘And this combined, it can happen. We are learning in the Champions League again, every game is difficult especially the away games. Monaco had their best half of the season against us. Fair play.
Guglielmo Vicario made a host of saves to ensure Spurs earned a point away at Monaco
He was however accused by the hosts’ manager, Sebastien Pocognoli, of time-wasting
‘Then the ability for us to compete Premier League and Champions League, it is a challenge we want and we’re up to. Last year we were in the Europa League.
‘We take it step by step and it’s not a bad thing on bad day to get a point and a clean sheet. And a big thing is down to Vicario.’
The draw against Monaco, who were still without Paul Pogba, puts Spurs 15th in the Champions League group phase table after their opening three games.
Frank’s side are back in Premier League action on Sunday with a trip to Hill Dickinson Stadium to face Everton.
