What Antonin Kinsky did in 1-0 win vs Liverpool that no Tottenham goalkeeper has since Hugo Lloris in 2015
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Not many goalkeepers in recent memory have debuts as convincing as Antonin Kinsky’s during Tottenham Hotspur’s 1-0 victory against Liverpool in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final.
The Tottenham new-boy’s performance was one that demonstrates why he can be regarded as the archetypal modern-day goalkeeper — making several key saves while also showing how comfortable he is in possession. Kinsky used to be a midfielder, which explains why is so technically sound.
Ange Postecoglou instantly noticed Kinsky’s “assuredness” during a phone call with him before the former Slavia Prague shotstopper made the move to Spurs.
Antonin Kinsky oozed confidence against Liverpool, barking instructions at his new teammates when they were setting up the wall in free-kick situations and gesturing them to remain calm during different points of the game.
The 21-year-old has plenty left to accomplish before he is regarded as much of a Lilywhites hero as Hugo Lloris but against Arne Slot’s side, he matched one of the Frenchman’s feats.
Antonin Kinsky matches 10-year-old Hugo Lloris feat vs Liverpool
After all, the World Cup winner played 447 matches for Spurs in all competitions, keeping 151 clean sheets in the process. But how Kinsky is viewed at Tottenham is that he is a top prospect who is well-capable of competing for a starting berth with Guglielmo Vicario instead of being a mere deputy to him like Fraser Forster has been.
But as per Sofascore, Kinsky became the first Tottenham goalkeeper since Lloris to keep a clean sheet against Liverpool.
The Los Angeles FC shotstopper kept one in the Premier League during his former club’s 0-0 draw against the Reds in October 2015, which was Jurgen Klopp’s first game in charge as well.
Doninic Solanke raved about Kinsky’s debut against Liverpool, describing his heroics as “phenomenal.”
While Guglielmo Vicario loved Kinsky’s debut as well and put his arm around the youngster’s shoulder.
Antonin Kinsky says he “likes the style” Hugo Lloris had
Kinsky admitted to watching Lloris, especially when he tuned in to watch Tottenham in the Champions League.
"I consider Tottenham to be a top European club. I remember how I devoured their matches in the Champions League.”
“Especially since I liked the style of Hugo Lloris, who played here for a long time. So it is a huge honour for me and I appreciate it. I am proud of it.”
If Kinsky manages to have even the half the career that Lloris had in a Tottenham shirt, he could be remembered in N17 for years.
