The news of Cristian Romero’s return to the Argentina squad has not gone down well with Tottenham Hotspur fans, as the centre-back, who has been out injured for months, has been named in Lionel Scaloni’s latest squad, sparking a wave of frustration among supporters.
For large parts of this season, Tottenham Hotspur have had to contend with an injury crisis that has left their backline severely depleted.
At the heart of that misfortune has been the prolonged absence of vice-captain Cristian Romero, whose influence in Ange Postecoglou’s defensive setup has been sorely missed.
The Argentine has not featured for Spurs since sustaining an injury in the clash against Chelsea back in December.
However, just last week, Romero was recently spotted back in Tottenham training, offering hope that his return was imminent after 78 days on the sidelines.
Of course, the sight of him returning to training again was a welcome boost for Spurs supporters, who hope he will be available for the final stretch of the campaign.
Cristian Romero’s international call-up sparks debate among Tottenham fans
Despite the club’s careful management of Romero’s rehabilitation, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has now called him up for international duty.
The decision has sparked frustration among Spurs fans, who fear that his return could be jeopardised by a premature appearance for his country.
Following the announcement, we took to X to gauge the reaction from the Spurs faithful. The responses were mixed, but many were left unimpressed. One fan bluntly stated: “I would be happy to see the back of Romero at this point.”
Another fan dismissed the significance of the call-up, saying: “Do not care, just win the Europa games. If Holland were playing, Van de Ven would be called up.”
Others were more pragmatic, with Jonny Ireland suggesting: “Tell him he cannot go. His reaction will tell you everything you need to know for next season.”
One fan, Rookie, acknowledged the inevitability of the situation: “He is their best centre-back. If he is fit, they will use him. They are not going to leave him out unless they have to, or unless Spurs say no. But we are not at that point yet because he could easily be up and running by the international break.”
Another frustrated supporter hoped Romero would take matters into his own hands, stating: “Hope Romero declines the national team gathering this time. If he does not and lets Spurs down, then he can walk away and never come back.”
Meanwhile, Barney questioned Romero’s commitment: “Well, if he plays, we can all see where his priorities lie! Has he been trying to get fit for us, his country, or the summer transfer window?”
The comparisons to former Spurs midfielder Giovani Lo Celso were inevitable, with one fan, Pied Piper, saying: “This Romero guy is slowly turning into Lo Celso. We should cash in on him before it is too late.”
IpsensFury echoed the concerns of many, stating: “It is ridiculous. He has barely played this year, yet as soon as internationals come around, he is expecting to play.”
MattyTHFC was clear in his stance: “Just pull him out, he has only just come back from injury. Any other club would do the same.”
A tough call for Spurs and Romero
Argentina faces two difficult World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Uruguay, matches that carry immense significance. For any player, these fixtures are an opportunity to represent their nation on the biggest stage, and Romero will be eager to return to action.
Spurs, however, find themselves in a difficult position. While allowing him to feature for Argentina could help him regain match sharpness, there is also the ever-present risk of him picking up an injury.
It is a fine balance—one that could shape the remainder of his season. With Spurs still battling for the Europa League, the decision on whether Romero should travel will not be taken lightly.