Cristian Romero sparks Tottenham injury fear in double blow ahead of Fulham
Star defender Cristian Romero was pulled off early on Wednesday morning while on international duty with Argentina, leaving Tottenham worried about his condition. Romero, who played ninety minutes against Paraguay last Friday, also began Argentina’s encounter against Peru.
However, the 25-year-old was unable to play out the entire game for Lionel Scaloni’s team as German Pezzella came in just after halftime. Romero received ice treatment during the half after becoming the victim of an early challenge from Peru striker Paolo Guerrero, but he was unable to play on.
As Spurs get ready to play Fulham on Monday, he will now be returning to London. Romero and his manager, Ange Postecoglou, are fortunate that Tottenham has an extra two days off before their next match.
Romero and his fellow South American teammates would have been overworked after Richarlison’s nocturnal performance for Brazil. After an international break, the lengthy return trip frequently presents challenges for managers and players, but Spurs’ Monday night slot might work in their favor in this instance.
Romero’s availability is crucial for Postecoglou as well, since he has emerged as a key player in the team’s early success this year. Romero has established one of the greatest duos in the league with Micky van de Ven, having already netted two goals and kept three clean sheets.
With Romero and his colleagues undefeated in the first two months of the new season, Postecoglou’s ascent to the top of the Premier League standings has been supported by their efforts. When domestic play resumes this weekend, however, their efforts may be cut short as club captain Son Heung-Min also struggles with fitness.
During South Korea’s 6-0 victory over Vietnam, the 31-year-old was shown hobbling toward the tunnel. Manager Jurgen Klinsmann had rested Son for the first game of the break, but he played the entire ninety minutes in this easy win.
Son stated following the match: “I discussed with the gaffer [Jürgen Klinsmann] and said I will play the game as I cannot forgive myself if I don’t play for Korea national team in front of Korean fans when I already return to Korea.”