Hugo Lloris won’t be driving for 20 months after getting his license suspended. Well, that’s what happens when you drive under the influence of alcohol and get caught. The World Cup winner drove his Porche Panamera past a red light and was swerving towards parked cars whilst going at 15 mph in a 30 mph zone.
Subsequent tests revealed that Hugo Lloris had more than double the legal limit of alcohol in his system. He pleaded guilty and received a fine of £50,000 and also received a ban from driving for 20 months. As is often the case, the tabloids blew it up and Lloris came under great pressure. Mauricio Pochettino, however, came out and revealed that he will not be stripping Lloris of the captaincy. He went on to add that Lloris is ready to accept the consequences regardless.
Now, Pochettino has come out and further clarified his stance on the issue and has also revealed what Lloris’ response was to the incident.
“Of course we have a conversation and he explained what happened.
Pochettino believes that the incident will not affect Lloris’ future on a personal level as the goalkeeper seems keen to learn from his mistakes.
“He already knew in the moment that it was a big mistake. Of course all men and women can make a mistake. Of course it’s lucky there was no consequence. That is important.”
Tottenham Hotspur face Liverpool tomorrow at Wembley.
