Cristian Romero
28-Year-Old
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier
OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 7/3/2026
Won't play vs. Jordan
Romero (knee) won't be an option for Saturday's game against Jordan, according to Gaston Edul of TyC Sports.
ANALYSIS
Manager Lionel Scaloni won't risk any of the regular starters against Jordan, and Romero, who exited the win over Austria with a knee problem, will be out altogether. Romero will aim to return for the Round of 32, with Nicolas Otamendi and Marcos Senesi being options to start alongside Lisandro Martinez at center-back as his replacement.
Manager Lionel Scaloni won't risk any of the regular starters against Jordan, and Romero, who exited the win over Austria with a knee problem, will be out altogether. Romero will aim to return for the Round of 32, with Nicolas Otamendi and Marcos Senesi being options to start alongside Lisandro Martinez at center-back as his replacement.
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Needs several days of rest
Romero (knee) expects to be fine within three to four days after feeling discomfort again from a previous injury, expressing confidence the issue is nothing serious, according to La Redonda. "I knew this could happen to me. I had a little issue there, I felt it again, but in three or four days I'll be fine again, so that's that. It's nothing serious. Keep the head up and I'll come back stronger than before."
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Expected to miss Jordan game
Romero (knee) is reportedly ruled out for Saturday's match against Jordan due to the injury he suffered in the previous contest, according to Gaston Edul of TyC Sports.
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Set for testing, hopeful of minor injury
Romero (knee) is set for testing in the coming days, but is not expected to be anything significant, according to manager Lionel Scaloni, per TyC Sports. "We don't know the extent of his issue. It's something he's been dealing with; let's hope it's nothing. He'll undergo tests tomorrow or the day after."
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Off with knee injury
Romero was forced off in the 57th minute of Monday's match against Austria due to an apparent knee injury, according to manager Lionel Scaloni, per TyC Sports. "Let's hope that the thinkwith Cuti is nothing."
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Minimal fantasy impact
Romero recorded two tackles (one won) and two clearances in Tuesday's 3-0 win versus Algeria.
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Red Devils not keen on him
Manchester United aren't expected to make a summer move for Romero, according to Fabrizio Romano.
ANALYSIS
Manchester United made an inquiry to sign Romero earlier this year, but it seems they're moving to other targets. Romero is likely to leave Tottenham this summer after the summer arrivals of Marcos Senesi and Jean Paul van Hecke to strengthen the defensive line. Romero has been linked with FC Barcelona in the past.
Manchester United made an inquiry to sign Romero earlier this year, but it seems they're moving to other targets. Romero is likely to leave Tottenham this summer after the summer arrivals of Marcos Senesi and Jean Paul van Hecke to strengthen the defensive line. Romero has been linked with FC Barcelona in the past.