Tottenham slipped to a 2-1 defeat towards Fulham at dwelling on Saturday evening, with Guglielmo Vicario’s first-half error dominating the aftermath and prompting boos from sections of the group.
Head coach Thomas Frank defended his goalkeeper and criticised these supporters who jeered throughout the Premier League match.
Fulham scored twice inside six minutes handy Spurs a tenth dwelling league lack of the 12 months. Kenny Tete struck early earlier than Harry Wilson added a second following a free second from Vicario, who miscontrolled a protracted ball close to the touchline and misplaced possession below stress from the Fulham winger.
Wilson finally curled into an unguarded internet from 36.6 metres after receiving the return cross from Josh King.
Response contained in the stadium was uneasy. Vicario was booed moments after the objective when he subsequent obtained the ball, and the crew have been met with additional disapproval at half-time and full-time.
Frank later expressed frustration at that response, saying criticism throughout play undermined the squad.
He mentioned: “I heard a few of our followers apparently booed the incident and booed after, which, for my part is totally unacceptable.
“[They] can’t be true Tottenham followers that do this. Truthful sufficient booing after the sport, no drawback, however after we are taking part in, we’re supporting one another, we’re behind one another going ahead.”
Vicario response
The Italy worldwide is now in his third season on the membership. He accepted accountability when chatting with Sky Sports activities, describing the error as an try to clear lengthy that he mishit.
“The second objective was a mistake of mine, I take accountability for that,” he mentioned.
“The intent was to clear the ball lengthy and I simply hit the ball in a nasty means. It was an excellent larger mountain to climb.”
He mentioned being booed “is a part of soccer”.
“I’m a giant man, what can I say?” he continued. “We can’t be influenced by the scenario within the stands. The followers have the appropriate to do what they suppose.
“It’s on us to remain extra calm, to concentrate on ourselves. We’re missing in composure and tranquility to overturn outcomes. At the moment is a nasty defeat and it’s robust to just accept.”
Mohammed Kudus pulled one again after the interval, although Spurs couldn’t discover an equaliser.