AliousTottenham’s defeat at the Stadium of Light on Sunday has left them languishing in 18th place, now two points adrift of 17th-placed West Ham United.
It was also a troubling outing for Roberto De Zerbi, who saw Cristian Romero suffer a worrying setback on his Spurs debut. Early in the second half, the Argentine defender’s knee collided with his own goalkeeper, Antonín Kinský, in an awkward incident.
Romero was visibly distressed as he left the pitch in tears, sparking immediate concern—particularly with international duties looming ahead of the World Cup in June. Speaking after the match, De Zerbi admitted he is hopeful the injury is not serious.
Romero injury concern grows
According to journalist Veronica Brunati, Romero is still struggling, with “persistent pain” following the collision. The centre-back is reportedly dealing with discomfort and instability in his knee and is set to undergo further medical tests to determine the extent of the issue.
Argentine outlet TyC Sports has echoed those claims, noting that the pain has not subsided and that upcoming examinations should provide clarity on the severity of the injury. The key concern is whether Romero has suffered a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury or simply sustained a heavy knock.
Meanwhile, Olé reports that the Tottenham defender is scheduled for an MRI scan on Monday, which should confirm whether the problem is serious and, if so, how long the 27-year-old could be sidelined.
With multiple outlets reporting similar details, it appears the information may stem from sources close to the player.
Club and country on edge
Romero remains a vital figure for both Tottenham and Argentina. De Zerbi will be counting on him as Spurs fight to avoid relegation, while he is equally indispensable to Lionel Scaloni at international level.
As a result, both club and country are now anxiously awaiting the outcome of his medical tests.
Adding another layer to the situation, Romero’s father, Victor, recently suggested the defender could be sold for a fee in the region of €43.4m to €60.6m.
He’s not short of options to change clubs in the next window. If Romero were to suffer a serious setback and miss the World Cup, it would impact his potential summer transfer.
Spurs’ remaining Premier League fixtures:
- v Brighton & Hove Albion [home] on April 18th
- v Wolverhampton Wanderers [away] on April 25th
- v Aston Villa [away] on May 2nd
- v Leeds United [home] on May 12th
- v Chelsea [away] TBD
- v Everton [home] TBD
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