Any conversation about soccer’s best goalkeepers must include Hugo Lloris.
The Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper provedĀ as much Tuesday when he made a dramatic save in Tottenham’s 0-0 draw against Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League.
Leverkusen marksman Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez looked destined to score in the 48th minute when Lloris madeĀ one of the best — if not the best — saves of the year.
Check it out from a few angles.
Woah! Chicharito thought he had the opener for Leverkusen, but the goal line official and GLT say no goal! #UCLonFOX https://t.co/cYk7OXFOtZ
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) October 18, 2016
Hugo Lloris last nightšš± https://t.co/5KlLINom3L
— PurelyFootball ā (@PurelyFootball) October 19, 2016
That Hugo Lloris wonder save in all its glory… āš²š#UCL #Lloris pic.twitter.com/1p4wjgBHIP
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) October 18, 2016
Chicharito protested, claiming the ball had crossed the goal line, but technology proved that wasn’t the case.
What a save this is from Hugo Lloris #THFC https://t.co/gJq87fb4EV
— The Spurs Web (@thespursweb) October 18, 2016
Maneul Neuer and Gigi Buffon normally lead the “world’s best goalkeeper” debate, but Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino entered his captain into the fray with some high praise in his postgame press conference.
WATCH: Hugo Lloris one of the best in the world, says Mauricio Pochettino: https://t.co/DKB7hUID3w #SSNHQ https://t.co/ESWdhoJXuf
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) October 19, 2016
As well he should.
Thumbnail photo via YouTube/GKShowcase
