A single collision can change everything. Cristian Romero left the pitch in tears — and now Tottenham Hotspur are facing a nightmare scenario as their captain is ruled out for the rest of the season.
❌ Romero ruled out for the rest of the season
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero will miss the remainder of the campaign after suffering a serious knee injury.
The incident occurred during Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to Sunderland, when Romero collided with goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky while trying to defend against striker Brian Brobbey.
The Argentine defender was visibly emotional as he left the field — and fears were later confirmed as his season was officially declared over.
📉 Massive blow in relegation battle
Romero’s injury comes at the worst possible time for Tottenham, who are currently in the relegation zone and sit just two points away from safety with only six league matches remaining.
Head coach Roberto De Zerbi had described Romero as a “crucial player,” making his absence a huge setback during this critical run-in.
Kevin Danso is expected to step in as his replacement for the remainder of the season after coming on in the match against Sunderland.
⚠️ Injury crisis deepens
Tottenham’s problems don’t stop there. Forward Mohammed Kudus has also picked up a fresh quad injury, despite being expected to play an important role.
This leaves De Zerbi dealing with a growing injury crisis at a crucial stage of the season.
🌍 World Cup doubts emerge
There have been reports suggesting Romero could recover in time for the FIFA World Cup 2026, but sources indicate that may not be entirely accurate.
The 1998-born defender is now in a race against time to be fit for Argentina’s opening match on June 17.
⚖️ Controversy over the incident
The challenge that led to the injury has sparked debate, with Brobbey — already on a yellow card — involved in the collision.
However, former referee Dermot Gallagher stated:
“We must be careful not to be influenced by the outcome. It wasn’t a serious foul.”
Meanwhile, ex-striker Jay Bothroyd suggested it was simply a natural physical duel, as Romero tried to shield the ball.