AUGUST 25, 2023 • SKY.COM
CRISTIAN ROMERO #17 - DEFENDER - TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
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AUGUST 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Starting against Man United Romero (head) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Manchester United.
Impact As expected, Romero will keep his place in the starting lineup, but that's not surprising since manager Ante Postecoglou already said he was "ready to go" in the pre-match presser. Romero will play as center-back alongside Micky van den Ven in a 4-2-3-1 setup.
AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Good to face Man United Romero (head) is "good to go" after going through protocols and ticking "all the boxes" ahead of Saturday's match against Manchester United, according to manager Ange Postecoglou.
Impact Romero figures to stay in the starting XI for Saturday's match after being taken off as more of a precaution following his goal in the opener. It seems like Romero and Micky van de Ven will be the starting center-backs when healthy with the latter maybe taking a bit of time to get acclimated with the Premier League having joined recently from Wolfsburg.
AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Scores, leaves injured Romero scored a goal and left with an injury in the first half of Sunday's match against Brentford.
Impact Romero opened the scoring from a corner in the 11th minute, but left following the goal with a possible concussion. More information about the extent of injury should be known following the match as Davinson Sanchez replaced him.
AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Up and down in defense Romero recorded one assist, kept six clean sheets and picked up nine yellow cards in 27 appearances (26 starts) this past season.
Impact Romero had a decent season for Spurs, as he recorded his first Premier League assist, made 97 clearances (25 more than he did during the 2021-2022 season) and kept six clean sheets. The main downside to his season was his disciplinary record as he picked up nine yellow cards and one red card in the Premier League, and two more yellow cards and another red card in seven Champions League starts. The 2022 World Cup winner has been an aggressive player throughout his career, but is still Spurs' first choice centerback and will likely continue to be under new manager Ange Postecoglou.
JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set to miss finale Romero (undisclosed) will not be in the squad for Sunday's matchup with Leeds United.
Impact Romero will season his season end having started 26 of 27 Premier League contests in which he recorded 97 clearances, 68 tackles and 44 interceptions. The central defender started another seven UCL matches as well. Looking ahead to next season, Romero should be a mainstay on the Spurs' back line and figures to offer solid fantasy production in formats that value defensive stats.
MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Brenford match Romero didn't make Tottenham's game-day squad list for Saturday's game versus Brentford due to an undisclosed injury, Football London reports.
Impact Romero is a late scratch due to an undisclosed physical issue. Tottenham are going with two center-backs in this one, as Clement Langlet and Davison Sanchez will partner in the middle of the defense.
MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shown yellow in loss Romero registered two tackles (two won), two clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Aston Villa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 80th minute.
Impact Romero was shown a yellow card in the 80th minute Saturday, his ninth booking in the Premier League this season. He had a decent defensive outing besides that, winning both of his attempted tackles, intercepting three passes and making two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.
MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet in win Romero generated two shots (zero on goal), one chance created and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Crystal Palace.
Impact Romero kept a clean sheet Saturday, his first since Feb. 26. He made eight clearances, intercepted five passes and won one tackle on defense. He also took two shots (both off target) and created one chance in his full 90 minutes of action.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist in loss Romero took a shot and assisted a goal in Sunday's 4-3 defeat against Liverpool. He also made four clearances and won two of two tackles in the match.
Impact Romero conceded the foul in the area for Mohamed Salah's penalty kick to give Spurs a 3-0 first-half deficit, but the Argentinian center-back at least had a hand in the comeback by setting up a Son Heung-Min goal with his first Premier League assist.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Draws penalty in draw Romero generated two tackles (one won) and five clearances in Monday's 1-1 draw against Everton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minute.
Impact Romero had a decent performance Monday, highlighted by him drawing a foul in the box in the 66th minute and Harry Kane subsequently converting the penalty. Romero played well defensively too, as he won one of his two attempted tackles, made five clearances and blocked one shot. He did pick up a yellow card in the 79th minute for a bad foul, his sixth in the league this season.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Late Everton goal earns 1-1 draw with Spurs as 2 sent off
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Sent off Wednesday Romero was sent off during the second half of Wednesday's clash with AC Milan.
Impact Romero was shown a second yellow card during Wednesday's match, and earned a red card. The defender was already going to be suspended if Tottenham qualified for the next round, but now leaves his side down to 10 men with a goal to chase.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returning from suspension Romero will be eligible to feature in Tuesday's Champions League clash against AC Milan as well as next weekend's Premier League matchup against West Ham United after serving a red...
Impact Romero was sent off with a double booking in the win over Manchester City on Feb. 5. His suspension was served Saturday as he missed out on the big loss to Leicester City but he will be available to return to EPL action against West Ham next weekend following the UCL Round of 16 first leg on Tuesday.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kane's record goal earns Tottenham 1-0 win over Man City
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Shown red card Romero was shown a red card in Sunday's 1-0 win over Manchester City.
Impact Romero was shown a red card after receiving his second yellow card in the 87th minute Sunday. Both of his bookings came from bad fouls, with the first coming in the 26th minute. He played well outside of being sent off, as he won one of two tackles attempted, made three clearances, intercepted one pass and blocked two shots while helping his team keep a clean sheet. Romero will be banned from Spurs' next match Saturday at Leicester City, with either Clement Lenglet or Davinson Sanchez likely to replace him in the starting XI.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cristian Romero admits hair-pull on Marc Cucurella was act of 'revenge' Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has apologised for his vengeful act of pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair during a 2-2 draw with Chelsea earli...
JANUARY 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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JANUARY 14, 2023 • SKY.COM
Aston Villa beats toothless Spurs 2-0 in Premier League
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Available for Villa clash Romero has been deemed available for selection ahead of Sunday's match against Aston Villa.
Impact Romero will return to the squad after being given Boxing Day off following his win of the World Cup with Argentina. Romero could start straightaway, likely replacing Japhet Tanganga in Spurs' back three.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Brentford Romero will return to the Tottenham first team for a Sunday clash against Aston Villa, BBC Sport reports.
Impact Romero will be out for Monday's trip to Brentford as he celebrates a World Cup win with Argentina. The center-back is expected to return to the starting XI for a New Year's clash with Aston Villa. Eric Dier and Clement Lenglet will take over in central defense with Romero out.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Works hard in win Romero made nine clearances and logged two interceptions during Sunday's World Cup final win over France after penalties.
Impact Romero and Nicolas Otamendi formed one of the strongest defensive partnerships of the World Cup, making for a physical back line that seldom let up many clear chances. While fitness has been a problem at club level recently, Romero figures to be a top option for club and country in the coming seasons.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
