Vicario Scrutinized After Spurs' 3-0 Loss to Forest

Tottenham Hotspur's 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Sunday at the City Ground has placed goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario under intense scrutiny, with his errors contributing to the loss and drawing sharp criticism from pundits and fans alike.

The Italy international, who joined Spurs from Empoli in 2023, was directly at fault for the opening goal in the 28th minute. Vicario's misplaced pass to midfielder Archie Gray allowed Ibrahima Sangare to intercept the ball near the edge of the area, setting up Callum Hudson-Odoi for a close-range finish. Five minutes into the second half, Hudson-Odoi's cross from the left touchline sailed over Vicario, who failed to claim it, resulting in Forest's second goal. A third strike followed later, sealing a comprehensive victory for the hosts, who sit 16th in the Premier League table.

The performance marked another low point in Vicario's inconsistent 2025-26 season. The 29-year-old has made high-profile mistakes, including one that led to booing from Tottenham supporters during a November loss to Fulham. Despite ranking third in the league for goals prevented at 2.5 and seventh for saves per 90 minutes at 2.9, his save percentage has dipped below...