That’s it for another year. Tottenham Hotspur exited the Europe League after a disappointing performance against Fiortenina.
The hosts won 2-0 thanks to goals from Mario Gomez and Mo Salah. Spurs played well in the first half, but a Soldado mistake in front of goal proved costly as Fiorentina took control after the break.
Inexcusable errors by Fazio and Vertonghen allowed the home side to score two simple goals. Tottenham will now turn their attention to Sunday’s Capital One Cup final. Here’s how Twitter reacted.
Interesting fact. Since signing for Spurs for £26m, Soldado's value has dropped by £46m
— e (@ebbp) February 26, 2015
Sunday's a completely different game. One off, cup final against rivals. Yes, they're better but tonight has no bearing.
— O'Boogie (@drwinston001) February 26, 2015
We're the Arsenal of the Europa League. #thfc
— Alan (@hotspur423) February 26, 2015
Fiorentina have put in the sort of home performance Spurs could/should have done last week – thoroughly professional, controlled the match.
— Raj Bains (@BainsXIII) February 26, 2015
But for three terrible touches, Spurs were the better team. No apparent injuries and out of the poxy Europa. #missionaccomplished #COYS
— Theo Delaney (@theodelaney) February 26, 2015
Us not qualifying is our own fault tonight. All attention turns to Sunday now – #SpursAtWembley!
— Nikhil Saglani (@Nikhil_Saglani) February 26, 2015
#thfc After slogging through qualifier & the group stage, v disappointing exit. Didn't take chances in both legs & 2 big errors at the back.
— Ben Pearce (@BenPearceSpurs) February 26, 2015
Very disappointing. We had no cutting edge in final & sloppy defensive lapses cost us! Let's win the cup on Sunday! #SpursAtWembley #COYS
— Kenny Palmer (@KennyPalmer) February 26, 2015
Spurs have their work cut out for Sunday. Run into poor form just at the wrong time.
— Adam Powley (@adampowley) February 26, 2015
Tottenham are going through a blip at the worst possible time.
— Ross Berry. (@RBTweets95) February 26, 2015
In january we were in 4 competions so what does mr levy and uncle Joe do nothing so once again this is the end result
I never ever want to see lamella and that idiot from spain again in a spurs shirt
He comes from sunny spain i wished he missed the plane
Poch needs to be more posative in his selection, since the first leg he has always tried to protect his so called best players for the final, the first leg should have been a strong side and the tie could have been over by half time, tonight could have been a strong defensive side with that waste of 26 mill up front on his own out of the way.
After cocking up the first leg he has been left with a tired side for Sunday.
As for landfills how does he get picked week in week out because he is absolutely garbage, I’m all for recycling so can’t we recycle a quick 52 mill and get Soldado and Lamella gone( luxuries that keep costing us time and time again)
If we defend and attack on Sunday like the last 3 games then lookout.
Roll on summer, hopefully Poch will get rid of all the deadwood.
Unbeleivable, Liverpool got the word about spurs crashing of the Europa League and dived out themselves.
Where’s harrymonk when u need him most???