Tottenham failed to bounce back after their humbling loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday, suffering back-to-back defeats for the first time since April after losing on the road to Brighton & Hove Albion.
The narrative was already set for Brighton to cause an upset
Mauricio Pochettino's side got off to the worst possible start on the south coast when Hugo Lloris dropped a simple cross to give Brighton's Neal Maupay a simple tap-in inside the opening three minutes.
Another huge mistake from Hugo Lloris. He drops a cross and Maupay taps home. A proper howler for the second week running from Tottenham's goalkeeper and captain. #BHAFC 1-0 #THFC
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) October 5, 2019
Not watching, but a mistake by Lloris? Surely not.
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) October 5, 2019
What has Lloris done? Another mistake?
— ℒ퓊퓀풶❁ (@RM_Modric10) October 5, 2019
Joy quickly turned to concern for Brighton though, as Lloris' awkward landing left him stricken on the ground with what looked on first viewing to be a season-ending injury.
The France international needed five minutes of treatment, offering a reminder that some things really are bigger than what happens on the pitch, and Lloris was eventually given a standing ovation off the pitch.
Pochettino's reaction there tells me Hugo Lloris' injury could be very serious. Sorry Hugo, get well soon.
— Vince™ (@Blue_Footy) October 5, 2019
I feel so bad for Lloris
— Mark (@Vertgoaten) October 5, 2019
Get well soon Captain
Horrific mistake from Lloris (again), but that injury looked horrible. Hope he recovers well. Looked so painful
— Skuggz (@Skuggz_) October 5, 2019
that’s so awful man, get well soon Lloris
— 프픪픦픯픲픩 (@erllizzd) October 5, 2019
Things went from bad to worse for Tottenham just before half-time as 19-year-old Aaron Connolly, making his first-ever start in the Premier League, reacted the quickest to double Brighton's lead.
The striker saw his initial effort saved by substitute goalkeeper
A goal on Aaron Connolly’s first Premier League start! This lad has been waiting for this day and you can see what that meant to him. What a start for Brighton #BHAFC
— Jules Breach (@julesbreach) October 5, 2019
So the rumours are actually true: Aaron Connolly is the second coming. Great day for the parish. pic.twitter.com/j1qPonqyAK
— Jack Gallagher (@calciolovesjack) October 5, 2019
Aaron Connolly has been brilliant so far today, that goal has been coming over the last few weeks
— Brian Gartland (@B_Garts) October 5, 2019
The most deserved of goals for Aaron Connolly. A brilliant opening 30 minutes from him. About time a Galway man was showing the Premier League how to play football.
— Enda Higgins (@endahiggins88) October 5, 2019
What a boss Aaron Connelly is
— Liam / Seg (@LMachin97) October 5, 2019
Aaron Connelly 勞 next big thing for Irish football
— Mark McCarthy (@MarkMcCarthy__) October 5, 2019
Aaron Connelly already under pressure to beat Robbie Keanes international goal scoring record
— Johnny Heavey (@JohnnyH1857) October 5, 2019
What a game by 19 year old Aaron Connelly, he’s got a bright future in front of him #BHATOT
— Malthe Nielsen (@MaltheBNielsen) October 5, 2019
Source : 90min