Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has expressed his frustration after his late mistake led to Liverpool securing a 2-1 victory at Anfield.
Lloris' side looked set to secure a point against the title challengers, but Lloris failed to hold Mohamed Salah's cross and Toby Alderweireld inadvertently turned the ball into his own net.
Lloris said: 'I don't really know what happened. I tried to catch the ball twice but unfortunately there was no bounce and it bounced straight on the shin of Toby (Alderweireld).
'What happened, happened. A bit of the luck was on the opponents' side. It is tough. We gave so much to come back in the game and had chances to score the second goal.
'It is sad for us. When you are a goalkeeper you know the responsibility. Of course you question yourself. The good thing is that you know there is another game in three days, so you need to switch off about [Liverpool] and prepare the next game. I think it's the best way to forget.'
The result leaves Tottenham in third place, although Arsenal, who are currently fifth, can overtake their north London rivals with a victory over Newcastle on Monday.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has urged his side to forget the disappointment against Liverpool and focus on what lies ahead.
On Wednesday Tottenham open their new stadium against Crystal Palace, and Pochettino hopes the ground will provide his side with a boost.
'We were talking a lot that we are in the top four, we are in quarter-final of the Champions League and we have seven games in the Premier League,' said Pochettino. 'We need to forget everything and focus ahead.
'We have a mini-league that starts on Wednesday in our new stadium (against Crystal Palace) that must be a big boost for everyone and it is in our own hands to be in the top four. It is not to justify the defeat or an excuse, it's just with all the circumstances that arrive.'
Tottenham's recent form in the Premier League has been hugely concerning, with Pochettino's team having lost four of their last five games.
If they are to secure a top four finish then Tottenham will surely not be able to afford many more slip-ups before the conclusion of the campaign.
Junnosz
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Hugo lloris is a better then.... Paulo gazaniga
Notcknpr
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though happy about the 3points I feel for Loris, that's not the best way to loss a match.
Poggyba
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expect nothing more from you.lucky club
Says the club thst lost against Palace, Liecester & Newcastle😅😂
hekabenuyz
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Stop punching balls away,..... this was only mistake you make
BraMonsterSarkCess
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expect nothing more from you.lucky club
c'mon!!!! stop talking outta hatred and being biased towards this...am talking from the real fan of football perspective not as team fan. I ain't talking as a Liverpool fan....but from the pundit's view...SMH.. what's the essence of the game you claim you follow....pissed off
Ernesta
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expect nothing more from you.lucky club
You na lucky that's why you won Bournemouth, Liverpool West ham and Spurs first leg on luck
Ernesta
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Please improve in City games as it's a triple headed Im with you spurs You can make it
naadklnru
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Lloris has nothing to do with both goals....smh the first goal wasn't his fault...so as the second...the second goal he paried it away only to be bundled into his own net by his defender....what did he do wrong here....SMH!!!!!!!!!!!
expect nothing more from you.lucky club
Mahmud19
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He always fumbles and keep making mistakes
kimdempz
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what the hell the referee was looking when harry kane took that freekick...the ball was still moving...come on referee
BraMonsterSarkCess
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Lloris has nothing to do with both goals....smh the first goal wasn't his fault...so as the second...the second goal he paried it away only to be bundled into his own net by his defender....what did he do wrong here....SMH!!!!!!!!!!!
Carlo_Peace
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Lloris makes errors in high stakes matches.
Kartik-thereds
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I do respect Hugo, but stats dont lie!
sayantanpatra
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Don't be sorry Lloris....that is not your fault.... 😊
Tosaepsuz
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Wasn't his fault
Zetbilsy
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Now we see Karius effect touring places. Turkey to England, to Italy, Italy back to England. First it was De Gea against Arsenal, second Donnarumma against Sampdoria and now Lloris against Liverpool. I wonder who's gonna be next?
Courtois is in process 🤣🤣🤣
Elsa98
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Their opponents have taken advantage and something is going wrong.🙍🏻♀️ There are too many mistakes and a lack of concentration. Spurs are so unlucky.😩 They tried to do their best, but they didn't do enough to get through.😢 Now they have another game in front of their supporters and they must put things in order.👊🏻 COYS!⚪🙌🏻
ELKMORITZ30
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Now we see Karius effect touring places. Turkey to England, to Italy, Italy back to England. First it was De Gea against Arsenal, second Donnarumma against Sampdoria and now Lloris against Liverpool. I wonder who's gonna be next?
Biscimpruy
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honestly feel bad for yah. it can be frustrating as a keeper when the ball behaves in a way we don't expect.
Upwardly2015
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Alderweireld mistakenly scored an own goal as a result of the pressures mounted by the rampaging title chasing Liverpool. It's no fault of the keeper either. I wish he's able to save the mess. Anyways, it has happened and Lloris has apologised. Going forward, they need to be more careful as the race for the top 4 gets hotter amongst Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea.
Widcloy
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