AdminTottenham Hotspur face a potentially crucial moment in their season as they brace for a Premier League showdown with Manchester City, shadowed by mounting injury concerns.
The spotlight has fallen on Cristian Romero, the backbone of Ange Postecoglou’s defence, whose fitness has come under review following his recent international duties.
The Argentine defender, instrumental in Tottenham’s impressive start under Postecoglou, was substituted at half-time during Argentina’s 2-1 World Cup qualifying defeat to Paraguay.
Reports from journalist Gaston Edul suggest Romero has been playing through significant discomfort in his right foot, with further tests needed to assess the harshness of the issue.
Romero’s potential absence could list the scales in City’s favour, adding to Tottenham’s struggles at a critical point.
As Manchester City prepare to visit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the injury cloud over Romero leaves Spurs facing a considerable defensive challenge against Pep Guardiola’s attacking arsenal.
However, City’s recent form offers Tottenham a flash of hope. Despite boasting attacking stars like Erling Haaland and Phil Foden, City’s performances have been disappointing in recent weeks. Take A look at their last five results reveals a team struggling for consistency:
November 9, 2024: Brighton 2-0 Man City (Premier League)
November 5, 2024: Sporting 4-1 Man City (Champions League)
November 2, 2024: Bournemouth 2-1 Man City (Premier League)
October 30, 2024: Tottenham 2-1 Man City (Carabao Cup)
October 26, 2024: Man City 1-0 Southampton (Premier League)
For Tottenham, this presents a golden opportunity to restore their campaign. If Spurs are serious about securing Champions League qualification, they must capitalise on City’s struggles and start collecting crucial points as the race are narrows.
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