Tottenham Hotspur fans stunned by Llorente goals against Rochdale

by Danielle Joynson share

1 minute read 28/2/2018 | 09:22pm

Fernando Llorente is not the most loved player among the Tottenham Hotspur fanbase.

The Spaniard has often disappointed in front of goal when he has been called upon by manager Mauricio Pochettino.

When Llorente signed for the North London outfit from Swansea City last summer, it was clear to everyone – probably also including himself – that he would have little game time.

Harry Kane will not be budged from the first-choice position anytime soon due to his scintillating form, which has earned him 35 goals in all competitions this season.

Llorente has had to settle for just one Premier League start and 13 further appearances off the bench.

Prior to this evening’s FA Cup fifth-round replay against Rochdale at Wembley, the 33-year-old has scored just two goals.

Not many fans would have expected the striker to be the hero against the League One outfit, but in a VAR-dominated tie, Llorente emerged.

The former Juventus forward netted a hat-trick in 13 minutes, which left the majority of Tottenham supporters stunned.

tonight I’ve learnt that @llorentefer19 only likes playing in snow #COYS #THFC #TOTROC #VAR #Llorente

— Paul Redshaw (@PReddog84) February 28, 2018

Llorente scoring a hat-trick. What a time to be alive #COYS #THFC #TOTROC

— Helena (@Birthdaygirl81) February 28, 2018

Kane has to be dropped Saturday now surely … Llorente is bang in form ! ??? #COYS #THFC #bbcfootball

— Dazzler (@ManLikeMaverick) February 28, 2018

Wow llorente gets a hat trick. Rolling back the years tonight like….. #COYS pic.twitter.com/GZ1bLfp627

— lee smith (@leesmith81) February 28, 2018

And to think…. I said to myself take Llorente off at half time. #COYS #THFC

— graham bak (@bak_graham) February 28, 2018

Where should I get my Llorente tattoo? #COYS

— Steve Pritchard (@sfspur) February 28, 2018

Llorente best no9 ever no doubt #COYS

— ??Roysie?? (@Roysie12) February 28, 2018

Llorente is class, always said it… #COYS #THFC

— Tom Bedsocs (@TBedsocs) February 28, 2018

When you check your Twitter and see that Llorente bagged a hattrick. #COYS pic.twitter.com/EdOotcCmjR

— David McWinkerton (@crazyivancnd) February 28, 2018