Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops

#3 Flop: Hugo Lloris

Lloris endured another forgettable afternoon, at fault for Liverpool's late winner

Football is unpredictable and cruel at the best of times, but Hugo Lloris had a significant part to play in Tottenham's demise on this occasion. You can argue that Pochettino's tactics came back to bite him with the manner in which they conceded the opener, but Lloris must take some responsibility in the build-up too.

Having received a backpass, his resulting kick forward was cut out by Wijnaldum's header near the halfway line and just over ten seconds later, Liverpool players were wheeling away to celebrate. Aware of the situation and possibility that Firmino would latch onto the header, he didn't anticipate quickly enough and actually dived too late to thwart the Brazilian in his tracks. From such close-range, unless the strike itself was closer to him, he stood no chance.

Things would worsen in dramatic circumstances late on. Despite a few near misses, he didn't have many shots to save throughout. Trent Alexander-Arnold's cross-cum-shot was acrobatically tipped over the crossbar but other than that, the Frenchman wasn't being kept busy.

Perhaps that's why he fumbled Salah's tame header and watched as it trickled in off Alderweireld to gift Liverpool a late winner. Every time you watch it being replayed, it looks more damning and questionable from Lloris' perspective.

Salah didn't head the ball with much power and it should have been a routine catch for a world-class goalkeeper with Lloris' pedigree. Instead by fumbling it, he caused indecision and panic at precisely the wrong moment. He'll receive criticism and questions will be asked in the days that follow, but should he be dropped after such a disappointing showing, particularly in a game like this?