"I'll give him a big hug" - Pedro Porro backs Antonin Kinsky after disastrous Champions League debut

Tottenham's Spanish defender refuses to blame the young goalkeeper for yesterday's defeat.

Details: 26-year-old Tottenham right-back Pedro Porro has thrown his support behind teammate Antonin Kinsky after the Czech goalkeeper conceded three goals in just 15 minutes during his Champions League debut against Atlético Madrid last night.

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Porro is convinced that setbacks like this are part of the game and believes Kinsky deserved his chance despite the tough outing:

"I want to send him a message of support.

It's a tough time for him. The lad has worked incredibly hard. He had strong competition from Vicario, who has done well, and when you finally get your chance, these things can happen... that's football sometimes.

It reminds me of my own miss in Scotland when I was playing for Spain. You just have to pick yourself up. I haven't spoken to him yet, but now I'm going to give him a big hug." - said Porro.

Despite the heavy 2-5 defeat, many Tottenham players and fans rallied around the young Kinsky, who may have endured one of the toughest debuts in Champions League history.

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