Jamie Carragher Brands Tottenham Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario ‘Not Good Enough’ Following Free-Kick Blunder at Anfield

Jamie Carragher destroys Tottenham keeper Guglielmo Vicario after Anfield error, claiming Spurs have "huge problems" between the sticks.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 16, 2026, 7:16 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Football365

A Costly Reinstatement Between the Sticks

The decision to return Guglielmo Vicario to the starting lineup following a midweek disaster in European competition has backfired for interim manager Igor Tudor. Vicario was recalled after young backup Antonin Kinsky suffered a confidence-shattering performance against Atletico Madrid, but the Italian international failed to provide the stability Tottenham desperately needed. In the 18th minute at Anfield, Dominik Szoboszlai unleashed a 30-yard free-kick that found the back of the net, marking the 11th goal Vicario has conceded from outside the box this season. The error immediately put the relegation-threatened London side on the back foot in a match where every point is critical for survival.

Carragher Questions Goalkeeping Fundamentals at Spurs

During the live broadcast, Jamie Carragher spared no feelings in his assessment of the opening goal, labeling Vicario’s attempt at a save as "absolutely shocking." While the strike from Szoboszlai was powerful, replays indicated the ball was relatively central and that Vicario had managed to get a significant hand to it without redirecting it over the bar. Carragher argued that while Liverpool possesses a genuine free-kick specialist, Tottenham lacks a specialist in goal. According to the former Liverpool defender, the goalkeeper's inability to cover basic angles has become a recurring theme that is actively sabotaging the team’s defensive efforts.

Technical Failures Under the Punditry Microscope

The criticism extended beyond Carragher, with former midfielder Jamie Redknapp providing a detailed breakdown of Vicario’s flawed footwork during the decisive moment. Redknapp noted that the goalkeeper took a "negative step" to begin his movement, utilizing small, stuttering steps rather than the broad, explosive strides required to reach a ball of that trajectory. He compared the movement to a high jumper, noting that without the correct initial power, a goalkeeper simply cannot achieve the necessary reach. This technical inconsistency has left pundits questioning whether Vicario’s fundamental training is suited for the demands of the Premier League's top-flight pressure.