Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has posted a heartfelt message on social media following Ange Postecoglou's injury update before his side face Bournemouth. The 26-year-old has missed the last three games with a foot issue picked up over the November international break while representing Argentina.
Alongside Romero, Micky van de Ven, Guglielmo Vicario, Wilson Odobert, Richarlison and Rodrigo Bentancur (through suspension), are currently missing with Postecoglou offering an update on the condition of his squad ahead of the trip to Bournemouth on Thursday.
"Everyone from the weekend got through OK, Archie [Gray] obviously got a knock but he's recovered well," he admitted in a press conference. "Dom's due to train today, he's still not 100 per cent but he's definitely improved from the weekend, so we'll see how he goes through training today.
"The other injured guys are inching closer but not available." The final part of his update confirms the five aforementioned names will remain out. Of the group dealing with injuries, Romero looked to be the closest towards a return with Postecoglou later issuing a thorough update on his recovery.
"He's due to have his last session or last couple of sessions with the rehab guys, today and tomorrow," he said. "So we're kind of hoping that back into training, potentially by Friday. At the very latest early next week, if everything goes well."
Judging by those honest comments, the centre-back returning for the Europa League clash against Rangers in eight days is possible, but it is perhaps more likely he is back available for that weekend's trip to Southampton in Premier League action.
In the meantime, Romero has been keeping active on Instagram with his wife having recently given birth and the Spurs star has now sent a heartfelt message. Showing a picture of his two children, Romero has reposted the story and captioned it: "Lo mas importante de la vida," which translates to English as "the most important thing in life".
While Romero will certainly be enjoying more time with his family, he will almost certainly be keen to return to full fitness and begin helping Spurs again.