Tottenham star Lloris singled out as Conte told to find replacement

Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris has again been singled out for criticism following his side’s Champions League draw against Sporting Lisbon. It is the second successive match Lloris has come under scrutiny after an error in Sunday’s loss to Newcastle.Spurs were held to a 1-1 draw against Sporting, suffering late VAR heartache. Antonio Conte’s side thought they had won the game deep in stoppage time when Harry Kane scored from close range.But a lengthy VAR review deemed the England captain to have been in an offside position. Sporting led at half-time through a long-range effort from former Spurs academy star Marcus Edwards.Lloris was unable to get down low to his left to keep the strike out. Former Aston Villa captain Gabriel Agbonlahor says the Frenchman should have done better and suggested his team-mates wouldn’t have been happy that Edwards’ shot managed to squeeze in.READ MORE: Man Utd receive two transfer responses from Napoli ahead of Sheriff clash Tottenham transfer news: Antonio Conte has been urged to replace Hugo Lloris (Image: GETTY)Agbonlahor told talkSPORT: “You look at the goal for Sporting Lisbon, he’s got to do better. Lloris has got to do better. Honestly, if you’re on that team at half-time, you’re saying ‘come on keeper, you’re killing us, you’ve got to do better’. Look how far away it was.”But then second half he makes these saves, it’s hard with Lloris. He makes some great saves and then some shots you expect him to save, you’ve got to save that first goal for me.”Former Tottenham forward Alan Brazil admits he is worried about Lloris’ form. And he reckons the time has come for a replacement to be sourced.Brazil said: “I’m worried about him. I thought against Newcastle he was poor as well, bad decision making.DON’T MISSChelsea can build unstoppable new midfield but it may cost Boehly fortuneArsenal icon Henry backtracks as fresh Arteta comments speaks volumesLineker blasts ‘ridiculous’ VAR after Tottenham winner denied vs SportingWIN A FREE ENGLAND SHIRT FOR THE WORLD CUP! Tottenham transfer news: Hugo Lloris has faced more criticism (Image: GETTY)