Rejuvenating Spurs: Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario Urges Teammates to Rise Up
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has delivered a scathing critique of his team following a lackluster performance against Chelsea. The dressing room seems fractured as Spurs struggle for form. Can they turn things around under Thomas Frank's management?
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has slammed his team-mates and demanded the entire squad raises their levels after a woeful performance against Chelsea. Spurs were second-best throughout their defeat by the Blues and were flattered by the 1-0 scoreline. Speaking after the game, the Italian bemoaned the display which suggested there is little harmony in the squad.Spurs were dominated by Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and deserved to lose by more than just the one goal. The Blues took the lead in the first-half through Joao Pedro and never looked like surrendering their advantage over their London rivals. It marked yet another defeat for Spurs, and another in front of their faithful home support, as they notched up their 42nd loss in the Premier League at their new ground since its opening in 2019 – only six fewer than north London rivals Arsenal have lost at the Emirates, a stadium opened in 2006.With just four home victories in the Premier League in all of 2025, Thomas Frank has a lot of work to do to turn around Spurs’ misfortunes. While the Lilywhites tasted their first piece of silverware in decades in the summer when they lifted the Europa League, the club have remained disappointing domestically. After a club record-low 17th-place finish in the Premier League last season, the club have become used to disappointment and it may more than just a new managerial appointment to heal the rot at its heart.After a series of consistently poor displays, Vicario is growing frustrated. The Italian has been one of the club’s better players in the last two disappointing seasons and issued a passionate assessment of how the side have been performing. Speaking after the defeat to Chelsea, via Football London, Vicario said: "It's tough to accept but this is the reality of today's game. We need to look inside us and we need to do more because when you play for this club, we have to do things at 100 per cent. I know it's tough but we have to do that every single day. "When you go inside it's tough to accept because you expect yourself to perform at your best, with a lot of energy but something today didn't go in the right direction. "Everyone knows that personally, we have to do a little bit more if we want to achieve good results, make everyone happy and make ourselves happy. Today is a bad day for us, we didn't perform at our best level." Frank’s task in north London is looking increasingly difficult as the weeks go by. The former Brentford coach had made a decent start to life at Spurs, but a number of flat performances and defeats has turned up the heat under the Dane. The fractious atmosphere at Spurs was made clear after the defeat to the Blues, with a video of Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence snubbing Frank’s approach on their way to the dressing room circulating on social media soon after the full-time whistle.The defenders appeared unhappy with their boss and did not hide their feelings towards Frank when they stormed off the pitch. Shocked by their response, Frank was left rooted to the spot as he watched in disbelief as the duo shunned him. The incident played out under a cacophony of boos raining down from the terraces.Speaking after the game, Frank was keen to play down the incident. He said: “All the players are, of course, frustrated. They would like to do well, they would like to win, they would like to perform. I understand that.“I think it’s difficult to be consistent in good times and bad times, that’s why I went around to the fans as I did, it’s more fun when we win, I can tell you that.”When pressed for his opinion on Van de Ven and Spence, the Dane remained diplomatic and defended his players. “We have Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence doing everything they can,” he said. “They’ve performed very well so far this season. Everyone is frustrated. We do things in a different way, I don’t think it’s a big problem.”Spurs are in action again on Wednesday as they host FC Copenhagen in the Champions League. Frank will know the opposition well from his time as coach at Brondby in his native Denmark.
Struggling Spurs Outplayed by Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur faced a significant setback in their match against Chelsea, where they were comprehensively outplayed and defeated 1-0. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario expressed his disappointment in the team's lackluster display, hinting at internal issues within the squad.
Challenges at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
The defeat to Chelsea marked Spurs' 42nd Premier League loss at their new stadium since its opening in 2019, a concerning statistic for the club. Despite winning the Europa League last season, their domestic form has been underwhelming, leading to growing frustrations among players and fans alike.
Calls for Improvement and Unity
Guglielmo Vicario's impassioned plea for his teammates to look within themselves and strive for more highlights the urgency for change at Tottenham Hotspur. With just four home league wins in 2025, manager Thomas Frank faces a daunting task of reviving the team's fortunes and restoring harmony within the squad.
Managerial Challenges for Thomas Frank
Thomas Frank's tenure at Spurs faces increasing scrutiny following a series of lackluster performances and discontent among players. The recent incident involving Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence snubbing Frank's approach underscores the discord within the team. Can Frank navigate through these challenges and guide Spurs to success?
Looking Ahead to Champions League Clash
Tottenham Hotspur face FC Copenhagen in the Champions League, presenting an opportunity for redemption and a chance to regroup under Frank's guidance. With fans and players alike yearning for improved performances, the upcoming match holds significant importance for the club's aspirations.

