Cristian Romero has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after sustaining a lateral ligament injury, with an expected recovery period of five to eight weeks.
The injury occurred during Tottenham Hotspur’s 1-0 defeat to Sunderland AFC on April 12, 2026. Romero was involved in a heavy collision with goalkeeper Antonín Kinský after being pushed by Brian Brobbey in a tense moment during the match.
His absence comes as a significant setback for Spurs, who are currently 18th in the Premier League table and battling to avoid relegation under newly appointed manager Roberto De Zerbi.
In Romero’s absence, defensive responsibilities are expected to fall on Kevin Danso and Radu Drăgușin, who will be tasked with stabilizing the backline during a crucial run-in.
Despite the setback, there is positive news for Argentina, as Romero is expected to recover in time to be available for the upcoming World Cup.