Cristian Romero has been seen with his right knee heavily bandaged after the Tottenham captain was ruled out for the remainder of the season. The Argentine defender suffered the injury during Spurs’ 1-0 defeat at Sunderland, leaving the pitch in tears after 70 minutes.
Romero collided with goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after being pushed by Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey. He is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks, a significant setback for Tottenham’s Premier League survival bid. Spurs are two points from safety after seven defeats in eight league games.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi, who took charge of his first match, refused to confirm the full extent of the injury but acknowledged Romero’s importance. “He’s a crucial player for us,” De Zerbi said. “We need him to finish the season and achieve our goal.”
The injury adds to Spurs’ woes, with Mohammed Kudus already ruled out for the season due to a quad problem. Tottenham host Brighton this weekend in desperate need of their first win of 2025.
