5 rapid reactions from Tottenham-Liverpool draw

Tottenham fans aren’t sure how to feel after the 1-1 draw against Liverpool

One might argue that the big winner from today’s entertaining 1-1 draw between Tottenham and Liverpool is Leicester City. Spurs fans are unsure whether to feel as if they dropped two points or earned a valuable point in a difficult away match.

As usual, Tottenham need to make sure they don’t walk away from the Anfield draw without learning anything. Instead, Spurs must pay close attention to these five valuable takeaways from the match at Liverpool.

1. Hugo Lloris may never get enough credit

The French goal keeper kept Spurs in the match during the first 45 minutes with a dazzling array of top-class saves. Liverpool arguably deserved the lead at the break, but Lloris kept Spurs level.

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It’s possible that Lloris may never get the full amount of credit that he deserves at Tottenham. Throughout a tumultuous era at White Hart Lane with several managers, he’s maintained his stellar play. One can only hope that the British press finally realizes that he is the best keeper in the Premier League.

2. Harry Kane is the best striker in England

This isn’t a newsflash for many fans, but it’s worth repeating. He is an out-and-out striker and is the gold standard in England at the moment. Aguero might be easier on the eyes, and Vardy is a fun story, but Tottenham wouldn’t consider swapping Kane for either player.

3. Son Heung-Min is not ready

Son may become an important player for Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham, but he’s not ready for the big-time yet. Instead, Spurs fans need to recalibrate their expectations and understand this season should largely be viewed as an adjustment period for the talented Korean attacker.

Thrust into the starting 11 as a result of Erik Lamela’s injury, Son really struggled through the match’s first half. He repeatedly gave the ball away and didn’t do enough with the chances he had to put pressure on Liverpool’s goal.

Son isn’t a lost cause, but he’s more than a step off the pace for a Premier League title contender.

4. Kyle Walker is growing up

This may sound silly to some of you, but I think Kyle Walker has a chance to become a world-class right back. Slowly but surely, his level of play has picked up this season and he was excellent against the talented Liverpool attack.

Now, he certainly has a long way to go to achieve that sort of distinction, but he’s headed in the right direction. If he ever matches his outstanding athleticism with similar quality in the final third he will be counted among the best right-backs in the world.

5. Dele Alli is very young

This was not one of young Dele Alli’s best matches. He struggled with his first touch all match long and failed to produce any real moments of quality. He was ultimately subbed off late for Ryan Mason after getting into a minor skirmish with Adam Lallana.

The point I want to make here is that Alli isn’t as consistent as he will ultimately become. Right now, he justifies selection because of his ability to produce moments of serious quality. Even when he’s struggling, you stick with him on the hope that he’ll produce that flash of greatness.

When he figures out how to elevate his “normal” level of play, Tottenham is going to have a superstar on their hands. Enjoy the ride everyone!

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