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title: "Tottenham: Journalist raves over Lloris display against Sporting"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Tottenham Hotspur News"
published: "2022-09-14T10:42:44Z"
modified: "2022-09-14T10:42:44Z"
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# Tottenham: Journalist raves over Lloris display against Sporting

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been praised for his performance during a 2-0 defeat to Champions League group rivals Sporting CP.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs fall to defeat…

The Lilywhites fell to a dramatic late defeat on Tuesday evening as two last-gasp goals from Sporting sealed Antonio Conte’s first loss of the group stage.

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Goals from Paulinho and Arthur in stoppage time snatched a point from Spurs, who had battled for the 90 minutes but failed to find a breakthrough.

There were a few[questionable performances,](https://twitter.com/ethanbudowsky/status/1569757549129261060) but shot stopper Lloris, who saved his side [time and time again](https://twitter.com/TimSpiers/status/1569756248882532354) before Sporting’s late double, was certainly not to blame.

The [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) mainstay, in fact, was at the centre of praise from sections of the media.

### The Latest: Lloris praised…

Taking to Twitter, journalist Josh Bunting of the Islington Gazette raved over the Frenchman – calling him ‘superb’.

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He [explained:](https://twitter.com/Buntingfootball/status/1569741684656996356)

*“Hugo Lloris superb in that first half for Tottenham Hotspur, that save to keep out Marcus Edwards is special. Would have been a sensational goal but the reactions to make that stop are world class. If Spurs get a win they have him to thank for it. Really good performance.”*

### The Verdict: Not to blame…

Lloris could arguably do little about Sporting’s late strikes with other members of the media, like Sky journalist Michael Bridge, holding a [degree of sympathy for the player](https://twitter.com/MichaelBridge_/status/1569758102299213827) following Spurs’ capitulation late on.

As per [SofaScore](https://www.sofascore.com/tottenham-hotspur-sporting-cp/Isbkb), the 35-year-old also finished last night as one of Conte’s highest-rated players with a 7.0/10 match rating – having made a brilliant four saves, two high claims and completing 94% of his passes distribution-wise.

Supporters may well be grateful their side have tied down Lloris until 2024.