Tottenham exited the Champions League by the hands of Atletico Madrid on Wednesday evening
Guglielmo Vicario says Tottenham can take confidence from their 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid regardless of falling wanting finishing one of many Champions League’s nice comebacks, insisting the efficiency proved what his facet are able to.
Spurs gained on the evening however went out 7-5 on combination, a Xavi Simons penalty within the 89th minute including a late flourish to a show filled with character.
Vicario himself was one of many night’s standout performers, producing a exceptional stoppage-time double save within the first half to maintain the hosts forward, and the Italian was in reflective temper afterwards.
“It was a sport of moments and we have been near going over the sting,” he informed TNT Sports activities. “We had a whole lot of conditions within the first half and we may’ve gone to the break at 2-0. There are a whole lot of positives to take from tonight and we confirmed what we have to present each sport.”
Mathys Tel and Randal Kolo Muani had been excellent all through, with Tel’s supply for Kolo Muani’s header and Simons’ two-goal return off the bench the highlights of an evening that showcased precisely what Tudor’s facet can produce at their finest.
Vicario was eager to attract a direct line between the efficiency and the weeks forward.
“It’s a superb build-up into the following video games and provides us a whole lot of confidence. We’re very happy with what we did tonight however after all we’re upset we didn’t undergo, however the vital factor is we now have obtained power and freshness.”
“We fought laborious, a whole lot of duels gained, floor duels, aerial duels, second balls. The staff is in a greater bodily place and we stored operating till the final second and we had the power of the followers, we had unbelievable assist.”
With Tottenham nonetheless battling to keep away from relegation, the timing of the efficiency may show essential for morale.
Vicario acknowledged the importance of the younger gamers stepping up when it mattered. “It’s good to see the younger gamers after they have to face up, they do it on this means, so I’m very happy with them and we’ll want them within the final video games of the season.
“We have now eight video games till the top of the season and everybody shall be essential. We want everybody behind us and this type of assist in good instances and unhealthy instances.”
Tottenham face Nottingham Forest on the weekend in a six-pointer within the battle to beat the drop.
