‘Tottenham is different’ – Summer signing says he has had to step up since joining Lilywhites

Guglielmo Vicario has admitted that the pressure, expectations, and general level at Tottenham Hotspur is far greater than what he has been used to in the past, but he insisted that he is enjoying the challenge.

Vicario has had a substantial rise over the last three years, going from the second tier of Italian football to one of the top sides in the Premier League so swiftly.

It is perhaps a testament to the 27-year-old’s ability and his mental strength that he has shown no signs of any nerves, having demonstrated that he very much belongs at the top level.

Even though the Italy international has come in for some criticism over recent weeks for his ability to deal with set-pieces (some would feel unfairly), there is no doubt that he has been one of the best goalkeepers on show in the English top flight this season.

Vicario has stepped up since joining Tottenham

While Vicario had already demonstrated at Empoli that he is a world-class shot-stopper, he has also showcased his ability with the ball at his feet since his move to Spurs, a challenge that he revealed that he is quite enjoying.

The Tottenham number one told La Gazzetta dello Sport’s Sport Week: “It is undeniable that a club like Tottenham is different from those I have known in the past: expectations change, many dynamics.

“However, I think that football changes but at the same time remains the same, in the sense that the ball is always the same and you have to try to understand the coach’s ideas, his requests, the level of the teammates you have.

“For me, the level has risen considerably here and it’s nice to be able to compete day after day with very high-quality players.”

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Vicario pulls off so many terrific full-stretch reflex saves regularly that some fans are already taking them for granted. Without the 27-year-old, we would likely be mired in mid-table as we give up a lot of chances in matches.

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