Tottenham boss praises player following draw against Fulham | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur continues to struggle in their quest to climb the ranks. Amid the disappointment, the club's manager took a moment to praise one of his players.

Tottenham Hotspur’s struggles with consistency in the Premier League persisted as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham at home.

The match, which followed a midweek disappointment against Roma in the Europa League, showcased the team's recurring issues in finishing games.

Tottenham boss praises player following draw against Fulham

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Key players Heung-Min Son and Pedro Porro underperformed, with both facing criticism from fans. Son appeared off the pace, and Porro’s defensive lapses raised concerns about his reliability.

Despite Brennan Johnson's goal putting Spurs ahead briefly, Marco Silva’s Fulham fought back, securing a draw in what was a frustrating afternoon for Ange Postecoglou’s side.

However, amid the lacklustre display, one player stood out: veteran goalkeeper Fraser Forster, whose performance offered a silver lining.

With Guglielmo Vicario sidelined due to injury, Forster has been thrust into the role of Tottenham's first-choice goalkeeper.

Despite initial scepticism from some fans, the 36-year-old is proving himself more than capable of filling the void.

Against Fulham, Forster made several crucial saves, including a stunning fingertip stop to deny Alex Iwobi’s effort. His composure and experience were vital in keeping the Cottagers at bay during periods of pressure.

Postecoglou was full of praise for the English shot-stopper, highlighting his work ethic and readiness to step up when needed.

"Yeah, he was good. We needed him in some big moments today," Postecoglou told Football London. "When you lose someone as important as Vic, you need someone experienced who isn’t going to be overawed. Fraser trains hard every day, and that showed in his performance.”

A mixed bag for Spurs

While Forster’s heroics provided some reassurance, the draw against Fulham exposed deeper issues within the squad.

The midfield lacked creativity, and the attack struggled to capitalise on opportunities. With Vicario expected to be out for months, Forster’s consistency will be crucial in helping Spurs stay competitive during this challenging period.

Spurs will hope that this display signals a turning point for Forster and serves as motivation for the rest of the squad to step up.

However, Postecoglou and his team must address the recurring lapses in concentration if they want to maintain their push for a top-four finish.

For now, Forster’s reliability in goal is a welcome positive, but Tottenham’s overall performance must improve if they are to avoid further disappointment.