Destiny Udogie made a painful error in Tottenham’s Premier League loss to Newcastle United, earning widespread criticism from fans and onlookers.
The 21-year-old Italian left back has shown a number of positives during his debut season with Spurs, scoring twice and providing three assists across 27 league games, earning him a spot in Sky Bet’s Premier League Team of the Season, an inclusion that raised eyebrows.
Udogie was started by Ange Postecoglou for Tottenham’s Saturday afternoon league clash with Newcastle, where he failed to show his best as his side collapsed in a tough 4-0 loss. Unfortunately for the 21-year-old, one moment in particular will continue to frustrate him on retrospect.
Udogie criticised
The Italian talent was forced into action when Newcastle broke forward in the 30th minute and at first, he seemed to take control of the ball after a quick jostle with Anthony Gordon. It started to slip away, however, and he easily fell to the floor when the Englishman showed a hint of physicality.
Whilst some suggested that Udogie was fouled, referee Tim Robinson and the majority of onlookers felt the 21-year-old went down far too easily, making a silly error that changed the tide of the match.
Is this the same Udogie I saw in team of the season?😂
— Abdullahi (@Abdull_tjay) April 13, 2024
There's people out there who want THREE of the Spurs back 5 in the TOTS by the way… VDV, Udogie, Vicario
They've conceded 48 goals now with 6 games to go.
That's 1.5 PER GAME. pic.twitter.com/OzNMFxbv26
— Alexander (@AMonFootball) April 13, 2024
Udogie after Gordon keeps hopping on him pic.twitter.com/90fXnj323v
— Stained (@Mehsoot) April 13, 2024
Udogie the most overrated player of the season?
— westhamlive5 (@westhamlive5) April 13, 2024
Team of the season for Udogie and Porro they said 😉
— Zakaria (@zackaria01) April 13, 2024
Vicario and Udogie in the team of the season🤡🤡 😂 #NEWTOT https://t.co/gsUEoRBfkc pic.twitter.com/XToWSDzLZ6
— IFEOLUWANI (@iam_philopearl) April 13, 2024
udogie team of the season tho ?? https://t.co/cnwDM0XM8Q
— jonahיונהИона🔥🕊 (@naughtella0) April 13, 2024
Udogie has to be so much stronger there. Why has he gone down like that??
— SebOnFootball⚽️ (@sebmartinn_) April 13, 2024
Another Udogie mistake, god this is miserable
— James (@James_COYS_) April 13, 2024