Tottenham's relegation battle hampered by Romero's Argentina stay and Spence's broken jaw

Tottenham Hotspur enter the Premier League's final day needing a win to assure safety, but captain Cristian Romero remains in Argentina recovering from a knee injury and will miss the match against Everton. Coach Roberto De Zerbi said the decision was made with medical staff, while former Spurs figures such as Glenn Hoddle called the absence “scandalous”.

In the previous weekend’s loss to Chelsea, right‑back Djed Spence suffered a broken jaw after a collision with striker Liam Delap. Spence posted laughing emojis on social media after the incident and is expected to play against Everton wearing a protective mask, although his fitness remains uncertain. Tottenham must contend with these setbacks as they strive to secure the points needed to avoid relegation.