Tottenham continue to monitor the fitness of Cristian Romero as they prepare for a key away match against Bournemouth this week.
The Argentine defender has missed five games since November due to an ankle and now toe injury, creating a noticeable void in Spurs’ defensive setup.
According to sports injury specialist Dr. Rajpal Brar, Romero’s return to action hinges on how he responds to training in the coming days.
His ability to manage the pain, and regain confidence on the pitch will be crucial in determining whether he can feature in the Bournemouth clash.
Even if cleared to play, it remains unlikely that Romero will complete the full 90 minutes, given his extended absence. Manager Ange Postecoglou will need to balance the defender’s reintegration carefully, considering his pivotal role in providing leadership and stability at the back.
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Another day, another injury setback. This time, Pape Sarr has been forced to leave training early after picking up an unknown knock. Sigh. I would say that it seems hard to believe we are back with yet another injury report. However, it’s really not that hard to believe anymore, is it? The Tottenham medical team, if they aren’t overworked enough already, will soon welcome another player to the treatment table. Unfortunately, that treatment table might not have enough capacity for many more players at this point in time. You name a Tottenham key player, they’re probably injured. If they aren’t injured right now, they would have spent some time this season recovering from an injury. That’s how bad the situation is and it’s not getting any easier. Tottenham suffer yet another injury blow as midfielder leaves training early According to Tottenham insider Paul O Keefe on X (formerly Twitter), Pape Sarr had to exit training prematurely due to an unknown injury knock. In his own words, O Keefe said: “When it rains and all that. Pape Sarr had to pull out of training today. Unsure of the extent of issue. Ange speaking later.” This season, Sarr has played in every Premier League game for Tottenham. He has started just 14 of those but he’s come off the bench in the other eight matches. Sarr is a great player and he’s been a tremendous asset to Tottenham since joining. However, he’ll be the first to admit he isn’t quite at the level of playing *every* league game. This, if anything, only goes to show how important he has been to help navigate the injury crisis. That said, if this injury is anything serious, then Sarr’s Premier League streak might come to an end. After all, Spurs host Leicester on Sunday, after facing Hoffenheim away from home tomorrow evening. With this knock, I wouldn’t count on Sarr playing in the Europa League match. After all, this is less important to Ange Postecoglou anyway, given Spurs’ position in the Premier League. If he is carrying a knock, it is not worth risking him in midweek. Hopefully, Sarr is able to return in time to face Leicester. Otherwise, there’s no telling what the midfield will look like. At this stage, fans cannot even remember which players are injured and which are available. They have all just merged into one.
January 23, 2025
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Speaking to Tottenham News, Dr Brar said:
“How he responds to training will be the key.
“Whether that’s his pain and discomfort level, movement, and/or confidence on the pitch.
“Playing 90 minutes is unlikely given he’s been out for a month.
“Postecoglou recently said that he wasn’t back in training so he’ll obviously need to train well over the coming days.“
This season, Romero has been a vital presence for Spurs, appearing in 13 matches across all competitions. His contribution includes a goal in a dominant 4-0 victory over Everton in August. Beyond his on-field skills, his role as vice-captain has underscored his influence in guiding and organizing the team’s defensive efforts.
Romero’s journey at Tottenham began with a loan move from Atalanta in 2021, which was made permanent the following year. His leadership qualities were formally recognised when he was named vice-captain last season, reflecting his integral role in the squad.
In his absence, Ben Davies and Radu Dragusin have stepped in admirably, but the team has felt the impact of missing Romero’s commanding presence and tactical expertise. This was particularly evident in the recent 1-1 draw against Fulham, where Spurs struggled to maintain cohesion at the back.
As Tottenham looks to climb higher in the Premier League standings, Romero’s return to full fitness will be critical in bolstering their defence.
