Djed Spence hails ‘massive relief’ as Tottenham snatch late draw at Anfield

Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence has expressed “massive relief” after his side fought back to secure a dramatic 1-1 draw against Liverpool on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The result at Anfield provided interim head coach Igor Tudor with his first point since taking charge, halting a damaging six-match losing streak that has seen the North London club slide dangerously toward the Premier League relegation zone.

Spence, who has emerged as a consistent presence in the Spurs backline this season, was instrumental in a resilient defensive display that frustrated the home side for much of the afternoon.

Despite falling behind to an 18th-minute free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai, Tottenham remained disciplined, with Spence providing vital energy and coverage on the flank to prevent Liverpool from doubling their advantage.

The defender’s persistence was rewarded in the 90th minute when Richarlison—returning to a stadium where he has often thrived—swept home an equalizer to stun the Anfield crowd.

Speaking after the final whistle, Spence was quick to praise the Brazilian striker, who now has nine Premier League goals this term. “Richy was great,” Spence said. “He’s scored a lot of goals for us this season like that. He’s brought us back in a lot of games, so we’re happy with him.”

For Spence and a depleted Spurs squad missing 13 players through injury and suspension, the result felt like more than just a point. T

he draw keeps Tottenham in 16th place, maintaining a narrow one-point cushion over the bottom three. “Happiness, relief. It’s massive for us,” Spence added. “We need to get as many points as we can.”

The focus for Spence and Tudor now shifts to a daunting Champions League second-leg clash against Atletico Madrid, where they must overturn a 5-2 deficit.

However, the immediate priority remains domestic survival, with a pivotal “relegation six-pointer” against Nottingham Forest looming next weekend. For Spence, a former Forest promotion hero, the battle to keep his current club in the top flight is just beginning.