At a glance:
- Carragher praises Kinsky
- Tottenham goalkeeper made an outstanding late save
- Spurs drew 1-1 vs Leeds
Tottenham were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw against Leeds United at home as the Premier League relegation battle draws to a climax.
After West Ham’s defeat to Arsenal yesterday, Roberto De Zerbi and co knew a win here would put them within touching distance of safety.
That said, this game was also more of a don’t-lose than a must-win, which they managed with a 1-1 draw.
Mathys Tel scored a stunning opening goal but quickly went from hero to villain as he gave away a penalty, which Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted.
And speaking immediately after the game, Jamie Carragher was full of praise for a Tottenham player who has really come into his own in recent weeks.
Carragher lauds Kinsky’s Tottenham heroics
With Guglielmo Vicario still making his way back up to full fitness after a hernia surgery, Antonin Kinsky got another chance between the sticks for Tottenham.
The Czech goalkeeper has been in fine form under De Zerbi and showed his class again with a magnificent showing.
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After denying Joe Rodon from close range in the first half, Kinsky was called into action late in the game. And it’s safe to say he delivered once again, making a stunning save from a Sean Longstaff effort from close range.
Speaking after the game on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, Carragher lauded the young goalkeeper, describing his late save against Longstaff as one of the saves of the Premier League season so far.
“It was a real opportunity with what happened with West Ham to almost put the season to bed, but I felt it would be a tough game,” said Carragher.
“Leeds are playing really well at the moment, and I think that point will feel a lot better in the morning.
“You think about that save from Kinsky, that’s one of the saves of the season. It could’ve been a lot worse.
“The two saves he made have made sure his team have got potentially a vital point.”
Kinsky has delivered a string of outstanding displays since that horror night in Madrid.
However, with Vicario close to returning to action, it remains to be seen if he keeps his place in the team.
De Zerbi confirmed earlier this month that the Italian is his first-choice goalkeeper. That said, if he’s going by current form, you could make a case for Kinsky to keep his place in the team.
