Cristian Romero runs the risk of being suspended for more than one game following his sending off for Tottenham against Liverpool, and Thomas Frank has now offered clarity ahead of Thursday night.
Tottenham Hotspur fans will see their team take to the pitch once more on Thursday night following their 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace last weekend.
It was a positive result for Thomas Frank, who ended a run of back-to-back defeats in the Premier League and helped Spurs close the gap between themselves and the top five to four points.
The Dane will now be hoping his side can push on from here as they search for consistency on the pitch heading into the new year.
Thomas Frank on Cristian Romero’s availability for Tottenham
Frank gave a positive injury update coming into the encounter against Brentford, confirming that Lucas Bergvall will be available for selection, while Destiny Udogie is back on the training pitch.
Cristian Romero is also set to return following his suspension against Liverpool, although a final verdict is yet to be confirmed.
Speaking about his captain’s availability, Frank told the Tottenham channel that Romero is ready, saying: “No, he is ready for the game tomorrow. It will be decided in early January [the outcome of his suspension].”
Why Romero could serve more time suspended for Spurs
Romero picked up two yellow cards against Liverpool and, according to Premier League rules, he is supposed to miss just the one game.
However, the centre-back’s reaction after being sent off means he could miss further matches depending on the verdict of the Football Association, who charged him for failing to promptly leave the field and for confronting the official after he was shown a red card.
This decision has left Graham Roberts fuming at the Football Association after their latest announcement regarding Romero, with Roberts labelling the decision an ‘absolute joke’.