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Hugo Lloris 'to confront' Andre Villas-Boas
NEW Tottenham goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris is preparing himself for a confrontation with manager Andre Villas Boas.
Lloris admitted that he plans to clear the air with the Spurs boss who is said to have made certain comments which the goalie is unhappy with.
Lloris left Lyon for Tottenham in an £8million move with the clear intention of taking the Number 1 shirt from Brad Friedel.
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Lloris was set to replace the 41-year-old but Friedel responded to his arrival by producing one of the performances of his career against Norwich.
Obviously, it's never nice - but we'll see about my situation when I return on Wednesday
As a result, Villas-Boas said that Lloris would have to fight for his position and the Number 1 jersey.
Lloris, 25, said: "Obviously, it's never nice - but we'll see about my situation when I return on Wednesday."