Spurs captain Romero out for rest of season with injury
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury in his side’s 1–0 defeat at Sunderland. The 27‑year‑old Argentina defender looked visibly upset as he limped off following a collision with goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky during Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light. There were immediate fears he could be sidelined long term, ruling him out of Spurs’ final six league games as they battle to avoid relegation. Medical tests have now confirmed those fears, with Romero expected to be out for up to eight weeks after being diagnosed with a high‑grade partial tear of his medial cruciate ligament. His participation in this summer’s World Cup with Argentina is also in serious doubt, with the injury timeline leaving his chances “hanging in the balance.” Romero’s absence is a major blow […]