Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has admitted he can "100 per cent" understand the anger among supporters following the controversial decision by injured captain Cristian Romero to fly to Argentina just days before the club’s crucial Premier League relegation decider against Everton.
And why is he in Argentina?
And why is he in Argentina?
Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero is set to be in Argentina when the team play Everton in their relegation decider. This is why...
Tottenham Hotspur have taken their relegation fight to the final day of the 2025-26 season (Sunday, 11 am ET), needing just a point at home against Everton to stay in the Premier League next season.
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We all know the scenario as we head to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for MW38 of the 2025/26 Premier League season - we’re two points ahead of West Ham in 17th, with a plus-12 goal difference over the Hammers. West Ham are also at home and host Leeds at the London Stadium.
The Tottenham Hotspur head coach is speaking to reporters on Friday ahead of their final game of the Premier League of the season against Everton
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Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero is in Argentina and will not be returning for Sunday's huge Premier League match with Everton
Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Dominic Solanke could be back ready to start for Spurs, but he is still unsure on how many minutes James Maddison can play against Everton in their final match of the season.
Roberto De Zerbi says "not all leaders are the same" after being quizzed on captain Cristian Romero's decision to fly to Argentina instead of attending Tottenham's game against Everton with their Premier League survival at stake.