Kieran Tripper’s mistake proved costly for Tottenham as they were beaten 1-0 by Manchester United at Wembley.
The result was a big blow to Spurs’ title hopes and continued Trippier’s indifferent form this season.
Trippier made a big impression for England at the World Cup but his club performances since then have attracted some criticism.
That was certainly the case on Twitter after Tottenham’s defeat, with some fans suggesting he no longer deserves to retain his place in Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
How many points has trippier cost us this season #THFC #COYS #TOTMUN
— Jay Fieldy (@FieldyJay) January 13, 2019
Why doesn’t trippier get bloody rotated like rose always does, trippier isn’t good enough and living off his World Cup performance #THFC #COYS
— Kieren Flanagan (@KierenFlanagan) January 13, 2019
You know what’s all the more frustrating about that result was we were by far the better team. You just cannot quantify that individual performance by De Gea. Admittedly our finishing could’ve been better but he and liability Trippier were the difference. #THFC
— Big Robz (@Big_RobzTHFC) January 13, 2019
Where are KWP and Aurier? Why/how has Trippier cemented himself as first choice? #thfc
— Sean (@Tottingham_Sean) January 13, 2019
Was that Trippier who made another mistake leading to a goal? I’m so surprised
#THFC — Charlie Ball (@CharlieJBall_) January 13, 2019
Can’t really be angry when you lose because a world class player performs at his maximum ability. Fair play to De Gea. That said…
Trippier should never be allowed on a team sheet for Tottenham Hotspur ever again.#THFC
— Joe Hollenbach (@JoeHollenbach) January 13, 2019
Players dead on their feet, Sissoko now injured, Dembele sold, Trippier defensively inept, and now Kane is down. We simply HAVE to make signings, or our season could threaten to peter out by sheer lack of numbers and depth #TOTMUN #THFC
— William Mailes (@william_mailes) January 13, 2019
It’s been suggested, and I’m starting to agree, that Trippier isn’t good enough to play against top 6 opponents. Several mistakes already today.#COYS #THFC #Spurs
— Joe Banks (@Sarchasm99) January 13, 2019
Poch cannot justify starting Trippier over Aurier or KWP any more. Every time he’s trusted to do a job in a big game he messes it up. #THFC
— Big Robz (@Big_RobzTHFC) January 13, 2019
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Sanchez should have come on for Sissoko & go 3 at the back.
When Rose played so well v Chelsea why did Poch leave him out?
Davies & Trippier are liabilities at FB.
Now very light defensively in midfield shows our squad is just too light to battle on in all these comps.— John Wardell (@oldjdub) January 13, 2019
Trippier should never play in big games again. Every big game he’s played in this season he’s cost us big time. 1-0 at home against City, 1-0 against United, Barcelona home CL and more. #liability #thfc
— Big Robz (@Big_RobzTHFC) January 13, 2019
I am so upset with Trippier. I’ve watched that miss pass more than 10 times now. I do not understand why he faints so many times before he passes the ball. Everytime he does it, he gives the ball away. He’s becoming a liability. #THFC #COYS
— Jide (@JideHowardChase) January 13, 2019
Lloris is a good keeper but we need someone in De Gea’s class to really challenge. Also, Trippier and Davies are not good enough for a top 4 team. #THFC
— Big Robz (@Big_RobzTHFC) January 13, 2019
Trippier is good as a wing back with no defensive responsibility and all the time in the world on the ball. In a back four, he’s a liability. #THFC
— Charlie Daniel (@CharlieDaniel_4) January 13, 2019