Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has opened up about the boos he received from supporters during Spurs’ defeat to Fulham two weeks ago. The Italian shot-stopper was criticised heavily after his mistake led to Fulham’s second goal, with some fans even sarcastically cheering his saves later in the match.
Manager Thomas Frank condemned the booing as “unacceptable”, insisting that those who jeered Vicario were “not true Spurs fans.”
Amid rumours in the Italian media that Vicario might consider leaving due to fan behaviour, the 29-year-old has now addressed the situation directly.
Vicario Says He’s Unbothered by Booing
During Spurs’ next match at St James’ Park, travelling Tottenham fans sang Vicario’s name throughout the game to show their support.
Speaking to TNT Sports, Vicario made it clear that he doesn’t allow praise or criticism to affect him:
“It happens to all professional sportspeople – when you do good things, you are the best. When you make mistakes, you are not the best… I’m just trying to stay balanced, that’s my personality.”
The goalkeeper added that he didn’t need a conversation with Thomas Frank to know his manager supports him:
“We didn’t speak, but I know the gaffer is by my side… I’m a big man, and I can handle these things. They are part of the game, and we move on.”
One of Tottenham’s Most Reliable Players This Season
Despite a few costly errors this campaign, Vicario has been one of Tottenham’s standout performers:
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Multiple Man of the Match displays
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Consistently high shot-stopping numbers
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Critical saves keeping Spurs alive in tight matches
While fans may be frustrated by Spurs’ home form, directing anger at Vicario never made much sense. His performances overall have been one of the few bright spots in an inconsistent season.
Thomas Frank has also confirmed that Vicario’s place as Spurs’ No. 1 goalkeeper is not under threat — and rightly so. Goalkeeping is far from Tottenham’s biggest concern at the moment.
