Tottenham Hotspur endured another blow in their tumultuous season as Cristian Romero’s much-anticipated return from injury ended abruptly during their 4-3 defeat to Chelsea.
The Argentine defender, who had passed a late fitness test alongside Micky Van de Ven, was forced off after just 14 minutes with a suspected quad injury.
Manager Ange Postecoglou expressed his disappointment, highlighting Romero’s excellent preparation leading up to the game and the mounting challenges his squad faces this season.
Postecoglou on Squad Challenges
Postecoglou revealed that while Van de Ven’s early exit was pre-planned and Brennan Johnson battled illness during the match, Romero’s injury was unexpected.
The Spurs boss shared his frustration, emphasizing the team’s struggles to maintain fitness levels amid a grueling schedule.
Match Recap and Injury Impact
Spurs saw their two-goal lead dissolve as Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho, and Enzo Fernandez turned the tide in a thrilling encounter.
The defeat, compounded by Romero’s setback, leaves Tottenham grappling with defensive vulnerabilities as they aim to stabilize their season.