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CRISTIAN ROMERO #17 - DEFENDER - TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
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Cristian Romero Injury: Progress and Potential Return Date for Tottenham Defender Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has been dealt a new injury blow ahead of his side's trip to the Etihad Stadium.
Passes fitness test Romero (foot) is starting for Spurs during Sunday's clash with Ipswich Town.
Impact Romero is good to go after missing mid week action in Europe through injury. The defender has started every Premier League match this season, a streak that continues Sunday.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time call Romero (foot) is a doubt for Sunday's clash with Ipswich, according to manager Ange Postecoglou. "[Cristian] Romero is the one that we will see how it goes, training today and tomo...
Impact Romero is struggling with a foot injury and is in doubt for the final match before the international break. The defender is a key part of the backline, though Radu Dragusin is a competent backup option. If Romero can't return Sunday he'd have the entire international break to recover.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Out Thursday Romero (foot) is out for Thursday's clash with Galatasaray, according to manager Ange Postecoglou."Cuti is not as bad, He's a possibility for the weekend."
Impact Romero came off with a foot injury last time out, but the fact he's a possibility before the international break is a good sign. Radu Dragusin is the likely replacement for Romero during Thursday's clash.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Waiting assessment Romero (foot) is awaiting assessment, according to manager Ange Postecoglou. "I don't know too much at the moment. Cuti, in the challenge, he's a tough cookie so for him to come of...
Impact Romero is still awaiting further development on his injury, with not much more known other than a foot injury that was still sore following this match. This could be a tough loss for the club if he misses time, as he has started in all but one match he has been available for. That said, they will hope he is fit and returns soon, with Radu Dragusin as his likely replacement if he misses time.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Limps off with foot injury Romero was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match against Aston Villa with a foot injury.
Impact Romero left the match in the 61st minute being replaced by Ben Davies. The defender's status for Thursday's match at Galatasaray is now in doubt.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to start Romero (fatigue) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Aston Villa.
Impact Romero is good to go after being a doubt in the buildup to the match due to general soreness. The defender partners Radu Dragusin in the heart of Spurs' back four Sunday.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Could play Sunday Romero (fatigue) has a chance to play Sunday, according to manager Ange Postecoglou. "The other ones who were a bit sore were Romero and Werner but at the moment there is still a c...
Impact Romero has played massive minutes, including a midweek Carabao Cup clash with Manchester City. The defender is the top choice in the backline whenever fit, and would start if deemed fit enough for Sunday's clash. With Micky van de Ven (hamstring) already shut down for multiple weeks Romero's availability is even more crucial in all competitions.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Plays 90 against United Romero registered one shot, one tackle won and two clearances in Sunday's 3-0 win over Manchester United.
Impact Romero returned to the starting XI Sunday after missing the club's last match due to a suspension in UEL play that dated back to last season. He was decent as his team held United to a shoutout, registering one tackle won, two interceptions and two clearances. He has now started in all six Premier League matches to ope the season, playing the full 90 in each.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended for UEL opener Romero will miss the UEL opener against Qarabag on Thursday due to a suspension.
Impact The center-back carries a suspension at the European level that dates back to the 2022/23 season, so he'll sit out this one. He remains eligible to play in the Premier League, and he should be eligible to play against Ferencvarosi in the second match of the Europa League as well.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Goal and clean sheet Saturday Romero scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Everton.
Impact Romero put together a great performance Saturday, highlighted by his header in the 71st minute of a James Maddison corner. He finished the match with three shots (two on target), proving once again he is an attacking threat as a central defender. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet, holding Everton to just one shot on target through 90 minutes.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
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JUNE 12 • GOAL.COM
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Excellent in third Spurs season Romero scored five goals and kept seven clean sheets in 33 appearances (all starts) this past season.
Impact Romero had arguably the best campaign of his career, highlighted by his five goals, the most among Premier League defenders. Despite making six more appearances than his previous two seasons with Spurs, he also kept more clean sheets (seven) and picked up fewer yellow cards (seven). Unsurprisingly, he picked up a straight red card versus Chelsea in November that cost him three matches, but he was much more disciplined after that incident. After the Copa America this summer with Argentina, Romero will return to Spurs next season with his center-back partner Micky van de Ven.
JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE
Sparks near comeback Sunday Romero scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Arsenal.
Impact Romero scored his fifth goal of the season Sunday, an outside the box strike in the 64th minute which cut the lead to 3-1. It came on one of his season-high four shots, and he also added his third cross of the season. Defensively he won two tackles, made two clearances and blocked two shots in his full 90 minutes of action, his 13th consecutive appearance playing the full match.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in Saturday's win Romero scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace.
Impact Romero scored a header in the 80th minute Saturday, a goal which took a 2-1 lead off a James Maddison assist. It marked his fourth goal of the season, the most among center backs in the Premier League this season. He took a season-high two shots on target but had a quiet defensive game, totaling one interception in 90 minutes of action.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Maintains starting role Romero looks to have captured his third straight season as a regular starter with Tottenham, starting in 20 of the club's 25 contests this season.
Impact Romero does not look to be giving up his starting spot anytime soon despite the concerns around the situation after the club added Radu Dragusin this January. However, he has started in all five matches since Dragusin arrived at the club, only missing out on five starts this season due to injuries. Romero should remain in this role unless manager Ange Postecoglou thinks otherwise, as he has had the stats to back up his continuation in the starting XI, leading the club in clearances with 66 while adding on 27 interceptions and 42 tackles in his 20 appearances.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to pitch in draw Romero generated one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Manchester United.
Impact Romero missed the last two matches with a hamstring injury and was able to return in Sunday's draw. He played the full 90 minutes and nearly scored a header off a Pedro Porro corner. His return to the pitch, alongside Micky van de Ven's, solidifies Spurs' backline which has struggled without them.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Makes Starting XI Romero (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Manchester United.
Impact Romero is fit to start after missing out on Spurs' past two league matches through injury. The center back partners Mickey van de Ven in the heart of Spurs' back four Sunday.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined Romero (hamstring) is a longer-term injury though he is back in training, Tottenham announced.
Impact Romero wasn't given an official update by manager Ange Postecoglou, though he was listed a long term issue. New signing Radu Dragusin could be forced into immediate minutes while Romero recovers from the hamstring problem.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Aiming to return Sunday Romero (hamstring) is expected to make a return for Sunday's match versus Manchester United, per the Athletic.
Impact Romero was not expected to return fir the next few weeks, but has made a faster recovery than expected and could make a return Sunday. If this is the case, than the defender will likely get the start at center back, where he has produced three goals while averaging about 3.4 clearances and 2.1 tackles per game. However, Emerson could also get the start of Romero is not fully fit to return to a 90 minute match, alongside Micky van de Ven.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Injury blow for Tottenham as defender Cristian Romero ruled out for four or five weeks
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says defender Cristian Romero will be out of action for four or five weeks with a hamstring injuryDECEMBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cristian Romero Ruled Out For Four To Five Weeks With Hamstring Injury Romero was subbed off at half-time in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Everton.
DECEMBER 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
