Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury. The Argentina international sustained the problem during the 1-0 defeat at Sunderland, according to Sky Sports. The defender left the Stadium of Light on crutches following the Premier League fixture.
Spurs confirmed the severity of the injury today following specialist assessments. The club expect the 27-year-old to undergo rehabilitation throughout the summer months. Romero has made 28 appearances for the North London side this term, per ESPN.
Manager Ange Postecoglou faces a selection dilemma in defence as the team enters the final weeks of the campaign. Radu Dragusin and Micky van de Ven are the likely candidates to form a partnership in Romero's absence. The captaincy is expected to pass to vice-captains James Maddison or Son Heung-min for the remaining fixtures. Spurs currently occupy fifth place in the table and continue their pursuit of a Champions League qualification spot, per the Guardian.
