‘He has to do better…’ Tim Sherwood slams Tottenham 27-year-old after win over Crystal Palace

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Tottenham Hotspur kept themselves in the race for Champions League football by coming from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 on Saturday.

Even though Ange Postecoglou’s side dominated possession in the first half, they didn’t have much to shout for it, before they were hit with a sucker punch after the break.

Eberechi Eze curled in a brilliant free-kick on the edge of the area past goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who was then criticised by Tim Sherwood, as he told Premier League Productions (02/03/24 at 5:15 pm).

The former Tottenham boss made it clear that the 27-year-old ‘has to do better’ as the free-kick was curled onto his side, rather than over the wall. 

Since his summer transfer, the Italy international has become a fan favourite for his performances in between the sticks.

But some weaknesses are starting to emerge in recent weeks, especially from dead-ball situations.

This one was different to the corners Spurs have conceded from of late, but it’s an effort that Tim Sherwood felt that Guglielmo Vicario still should have saved.

Eberechi Eze’s free-kick against Tottenham

“The goalkeeper Vicario has to do better,” said Sherwood. “It’s on his side, but it’s a good strike from Eze.

“Then Timo Werner with his first goal for Tottenham, as soon that was felt, the momentum would change and they would go onto win the game.”

Guglielmo Vicario is showing positive signs for the long term.

For most parts, Vicario has faired well and you can tick a number of boxes in what is his debut campaign in the Premier League.

In fact, alongside Micky van de Ven, he could argue that he has been one of the signings of the season.

Plus, it needs to be noted that he is playing behind a defence that leaves a lot of open space, fullbacks push forward like playmakers and they end up conceding a number of big chances.

So, from that perspective, Vicario has faired very well and, after the exit of stalwart Hugo Lloris, the signs suggest the London club have another player for the long term.