Tottenham defender Cristian Romero suffered an harm throughout their 4-3 defeat to Chelsea.
The Argentine worldwide was pressured off the pitch simply quarter-hour into the match, and his absence had a noticeable affect on Tottenham’s defensive efficiency.
Regardless of initially being 2-0 up, Spurs struggled with out Romero and conceded 4 objectives, finally shedding the match.
The harm to Romero is a major blow for Tottenham, as he has been a key determine of their protection.
The World Cup profitable defender has been unfortunate with accidents and the newest one comes at a vital time for supervisor Ange Postecoglou and his aspect when they’re struggling to carry out and get constructive outcomes.
Postecoglou stated to Soccer London:
“Romero is simply clearly vastly disappointing. He felt one thing in his quad. He skilled rather well. He wasn’t the one I used to be apprehensive about, to be sincere, however, you realize, it’s similar to I stated, the best way the season’s going for us sadly. So we simply have to attend and see.”
There may be nonetheless no replace about how lengthy the defender will probably be out for however being a vital member of the beginning line up on the membership, he will probably be missed.
The North London membership additionally needed to take off Brennan Johnson and Micky Van de Ven, elevating questions on their health as properly.
The Tottenham supervisor had some constructive information for the followers relating to these two gamers.
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero going off after struggling an harm in opposition to Chelsea. (Picture by Justin Setterfield/Getty Photos)
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He stated:
‘Brennan simply didn’t really feel properly. He didn’t really feel properly at half-time, however he needed to present it a go, however he simply wasn’t feeling 100 per cent, so I needed to take him off.
‘After which, properly, the plan was all the time for Micky to play 60, 70 [minutes] at the moment. Clearly, I believed Romero could be okay to play 90, however Mickey, most likely 60,70.’
Ange Postecoglou wants new additions at Tottenham in January
Tottenham’s defensive depth has already been a priority this season, and the harm to Romero additional highlights the difficulty.
With gamers like Romero and Van de Ven each having struggled with harm issues, Spurs are dealing with challenges in sustaining a secure and constant backline.
The January switch window is coming on the proper time for Spurs the place they will put money into a brand new defender who can fill the void left within the workforce as a result of health problems with each their first alternative defender.
Additionally they have Radu Dragusin within the squad however the centre-back has not been as spectacular as anticipated.
The likes of Richarlison, Wilson Odobert, Timo Werner, Romero, Van de Ven, Dominic Solanke, Future Udogie and others have suffered health points this season which has vastly affected Tottenham’s season.