Cristian Romero Tears Up After Knee Injury Deepens Tottenham Relegation Crisis

Romero left the pitch in tears after suffering a knee injury in a 1-0 loss at Sunderland.

“The sight of new Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto de Zerbi watching in anguish as captain Cristian Romero walked past him in tears may yet become the lasting image of a season slowly sliding towards the Championship”

BBC

He collided with substitute goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after being pushed by Sunderland striker Brian Brobby.

BBC

Romero was visibly distressed and consoled by teammates.

De Zerbi called it very bad but said they have to see in the next days.

The injury came after Romero vowed to do everything he can to get out of this dark time.

Tottenham was stuck in 18th place, two points behind West Ham.

The defeat was Tottenham's first league loss under De Zerbi.

Spurs have gone 14 league games without a win.

Daily Express

The loss left them two points adrift of safety in 18th place.

West Ham survival was described as in their own hands.

De Zerbi faces a daunting task with six games remaining.

The injury to captain Romero compounds the challenge.

Romero's emotional exit contrasted with his pre-match pledge.

“SUNDERLAND, England -- Tottenham defender Cristian Romero left the field in tears following an injury in his team's 1-0 loss to Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday”

ESPN

He told Sky Sports the club isn't there because of me, it's the structure.

Ben Foster questioned whether Romero's tears sent the right message.

The Guardian noted Romero was probably the one player with character.

His injury represents a significant blow to survival hopes.