Cristian Romero's injury, rehab and Tottenham future

Cristian Romero Tottenham Hotspur knee injury World Cup 2026 transfer speculation

Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero suffered a knee injury in April 2024, ruling him out for the remainder of the Premier League season. He avoided surgery and has begun a rehabilitation program with a kinesiologist sent by Argentina’s national team staff, aiming to regain full fitness before the World Cup 2026. Romero has been placed in Argentina’s preliminary World Cup squad and is expected to train for friendlies against Honduras and Iceland in the coming month.

Despite his injury, transfer speculation remains intense. Sports journalist Ben Jacobs says Romero is likely to leave Tottenham regardless of the club’s league status, while Dutch centre‑back Micky van de Ven, who is enjoying life under manager Roberto De Zerbi, may sign a new contract or attract interest from Liverpool. Tottenham are also expected to pursue a new striker as they plan for the next season.

Sources

'Micky Van de Ven is really enjoying playing under De Zerbi' - Tottenham transfer update [www.spurs-web.com]

3 months ago

Cristian Romero working with kinesiologist in bid to achieve full fitness before the World Cup [tothelaneandback.com]

3 months ago