Cristian Romero has criticised Tottenham Hotspur's lack of squad depth, calling the situation 'unbelievable but true and disgraceful' in a social media post after the club failed to make any first-team signings on transfer deadline day.
The defender, who was forced off at half-time during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Manchester City due to illness, took to Instagram to express his frustration. 'We only had 11 players available - unbelievable but true and disgraceful,' he wrote, adding a facepalm emoji.
Tottenham entered the match with a lengthy injury list, missing 11 first-team players, including regular centre-back Micky van de Ven and right-backs Pedro Porro and Djed Spence. This left manager Thomas Frank with limited options, forcing Archie Gray to start at right wing-back.
The club's January transfer window ended with just two senior additions: Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid for £35 million and Brazilian defender Souza from Santos for £13 million. Meanwhile, last season's top scorer Brennan Johnson was sold to Crystal Palace for £35 million. The only deadline-day arrival was academy player James Wilson on loan from Hearts.
This is not the first time Romero has voiced discontent publicly. Following a 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth earlier this season, he criticised the club's hierarchy, later apologising for his remarks. Thomas Frank confirmed Romero would remain captain despite that incident.
The draw with City leaves Spurs 14th in the Premier League, 11 points off fifth-placed Chelsea, as the pressure mounts on the club's recruitment strategy.
