😱 Kinsky like Karius? 😭 Tudor explains, De Gea and Sommer reach out 🫂 | OneFootball

Can a dream turn into a nightmare in just fifteen minutes? That's what happened last night to Antonin Kinsky, Tottenham's second goalkeeper, surprisingly fielded by Igor Tudor in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 at the Metropolitano in Madrid.

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Who knows how many times the Czech goalkeeper had imagined this night, under the lights of one of the most beautiful and modern stadiums, with the notes of the world's most iconic music in the background. What was supposed to be a reward for years of hard work quickly turned into a horror film for the 2003-born player.

A night Kinsky will hardly forget, reminiscent of Loris Karius' experience in the 2018 Champions League final, won by Real against Liverpool thanks to two glaring errors by the Reds' goalkeeper.

😨 Tudor's Confusion

But let's go in order. Tottenham is experiencing one of its worst seasons ever, in the Premier League they have only a one-point lead over the relegation zone, and things certainly haven't improved with Igor Tudor's arrival on the bench. In fact, the former Juve coach has - unfortunately - set a record: with 4 defeats in the first 4 outings, he is the coach with the worst start in Spurs' history.

His dismissal could come at any moment, also motivated by last night's choices. Why bench Vicario to launch a goalkeeper with just two appearances this season, the last of which was on October 29? Okay, the Italian is not having a great moment and has recently come under fire from fans, but we're still talking about the goalkeeper who - until yesterday - was the least beaten in this Champions League.

Even worse, however, was the decision to backtrack after just 17 minutes, removing Kinsky due to two glaring errors that gifted the home team two goals. The scene of the player leaving the field with his head down quickly went viral, drawing heavy criticism towards Tudor.

However, the sincere applause from the colchonero crowd was beautiful, who understood the situation and gave the 22-year-old a standing ovation of encouragement. No gesture, however, from Tudor, who could have at least consoled his player.

🫂 Messages from De Gea and Sommer! Tudor...

A very tough moment for the player, who didn't even sit down but preferred to go straight to the locker room. On social media, there are many messages of support for Kinsky, even from colleagues who have experienced similar moments multiple times.

Among them, our own De Gea and Sommer, two who over the years have also had to deal with some criticism and therefore know well how it feels in such situations.

From what is read on social media, however, the one who came out worse is Tudor, who nevertheless tried to explain his choice in the post-match:

"I've been coaching for 15 years and have never done anything like this, but it was necessary to preserve the player and the team. Before the match, it was the right choice, due to the pressure on Vicario and because Kinsky is a good goalkeeper." Then the "No comment" on the question regarding his future.

These are fiery hours at Tottenham, with the announcement of the Croatian coach's dismissal possibly coming soon. A scenario that seems inevitable, even more so after what happened last night in Madrid. 

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.

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