Hugo Lloris didn’t expect that. For almost eleven years, the French goalkeeper brought happiness to Tottenham. Dislodged from Olympique Lyonnais, where he shone, the native of Nice quickly convinced everyone in England after competing with Brad Friedel and Michel Vorm. Coaches have come and gone and Frenchy has always been considered an essential piece of Spurs. But the situation has changed in recent months. Last year, the goalkeeper, author of a great World Cup with France, played 31 matches in all competitions with the Londoners.
But he increased his injuries during the second part of the season. In fact, he was injured in the knee and missed 44 days of competition (9 matches). Back, he returned to the infirmary on April 23 following a problem in his thigh during the match against Newcastle (45 minutes played). This is also his last official match in the colors of the English club. Since then, Lloris has disappeared from the radar. Indeed, it was expected that he would leave Tottenham during the last summer transfer window. President Daniel Levy opened the door to him.
Hugo Lloris hasn’t played for 6 months
For his part, the player was ready to leave after several years of good and loyal service. “It’s the end of an era. I want something else. I will carefully study everything possible.” The former captain of the France team (145 caps), who retired internationally at the beginning of January 2023, actually had some opportunities. Lazio and Saudi Arabia have tested the waters. But the Frenchman was not in favor of joining the Saudi Pro League. The Roman project interested him much more. But it was Maurizio Sarri who closed the door.
In the end, the 37-year-old ultimately stayed in London. But it is no longer in the shoes of a number one that he started this 2023-24 season since the Spurs have entrusted the position to Guglielmo Vicario. The latter is no stranger to the good start of Tottenham, leader of the Premier League. Cohabitation between the two goalkeepers is going very well according to information published regularly by the English press. The relationship with his trainer, Ange Postecoglou, is rather cordial. The latter also mentioned his case recently.
A future in question
“I’ve only been here a few months, but Hugo’s behavior has been excellent. He had a great career at Tottenham. He was our captain for a long time and left an indelible mark on the club (…) You assume there is a pecking order. Lloris is just a player. He’s a Tottenham player. He trains every day and he is available, like everyone else. Included in the list of players eligible to play in the Premier League and the Champions League, Lloris has not played a single minute for the club this season.
Postecoglou uses Vicario in the league and Fraser Forster in the FA Cup. In a delicate situation, Hugo Lloris takes his problems patiently and remains very professional. Unless the situation turns around, he should leave Tottenham in the coming months. Marca explains this Wednesday that several doors are likely to open for the tricolor doorman. The Iberian media evokes touches in France, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. This time, there’s a chance he’ll find the right fit.
