Tottenham Teammates Rally Around Antonin Kinsky After 'Difficult Moment'
Tottenham Hotspur's players have closed ranks around young goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky following his traumatic Champions League debut against Atletico Madrid, with defender Kevin Danso promising unwavering support and insisting the Czech shot-stopper remains a "great goalkeeper." The 22-year-old was substituted by manager Igor Tudor after just 17 minutes in Madrid, with Spurs already 3-0 down and Kinsky having made errors leading to Atletico's first and third goals.
Danso Vows Team Support for Distraught Goalkeeper
Kevin Danso was among three Tottenham players who immediately consoled Kinsky as he left the pitch in distress. The Austrian international defender has since emphasized that the entire squad will rally around their teammate during this challenging period. "It's a very difficult moment for him," Danso acknowledged. "I think in football these kind of things happen, it's just about not letting it affect him too much. It's a difficult situation but we as a team will definitely get around him."
Danso expressed confidence in Kinsky's ability to recover from this setback, stating: "These things happen, unfortunately it happened to him today but he's a great goalkeeper and he's definitely going to bounce back." The public show of solidarity comes at a critical time for Tottenham, who are experiencing their worst run of form in club history.
Tottenham's Broader Struggles Continue
The incident occurred during Tottenham's sixth consecutive defeat across all competitions - the first time the club has suffered such a prolonged losing streak. Furthermore, Spurs have failed to secure a single Premier League victory throughout 2026, deepening the crisis at the north London club.
Danso revealed that the playing squad is engaging in serious self-reflection as they attempt to reverse their fortunes. "We're working very hard and each and every one of us is looking ourselves in the mirror, working hard and we want to turn this around," he explained. The defender emphasized that mere discussion is no longer sufficient, declaring: "We know it's all about what we can do and I think it's enough talking now. We've just got to look ourselves in the mirror, talk to each other and just give that little bit more and dig deep."
Despite the team's collective struggles, Danso maintained that every player is giving their maximum effort. "Everybody's given everything they've got and I think it's down to us to dig a little deeper and give it just that bit more," he added, highlighting the need for increased determination during this challenging period.
