Cristian Romero, the captain of Tottenham Hotspur, recently expressed his frustrations regarding the team’s dire player situation during their match against Manchester City. He referred to it as “disgraceful” that Spurs had only 11 players available for the match. This remark came in the wake of a challenging period for the club, which is currently on a six-game winless streak in the Premier League and sitting in 14th place.
Match Summary: Tottenham vs. Manchester City
In a dramatic match held last Sunday, Tottenham managed to secure a 2-2 draw against Manchester City, coming back from two goals down. However, Romero had to leave the field at halftime due to illness after having played despite not feeling well.
Player Comments and Team Challenges
Following the match, Romero took to Instagram to commend his teammates for their effort. He stated, “Great effort from all my teammates yesterday, they were incredible. I wanted to be available to help them even though I wasn’t feeling well, especially since we only had 11 players available – unbelievable but true and disgraceful.” He then expressed gratitude to fans for their continuous support as the team works to improve its performance.
Injury Concerns and Squad Issues
Tottenham’s struggles are compounded by a significant number of injuries, with 13 players currently sidelined, the highest in the Premier League. Key players like James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski have not participated this season, while several others, including Rodrigo Bentancur and Richarlison, are also out.
- Key Injuries:
- James Maddison – Season-long absence
- Dejan Kulusevski – Season-long absence
- Rodrigo Bentancur – Injured
- Richarlison – Injured
Looking Ahead
As Spurs prepare for their upcoming match against Manchester United, manager Thomas Frank faces tough selection dilemmas due to ongoing injury issues. Despite the challenges, the club added two new players during the transfer window: Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid and young Brazilian left-back Souza from Santos.
Tottenham has shown interest in strengthening the squad further, with a focus on more significant investments in the summer transfer window. This proactive approach aims to enhance team performance as they address the current shortcomings highlighted by Romero.
