Romero set to be in Argentina during Spurs-EvertonImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Cristian Romero has been Tottenham’s captain since the start of the seasonByJonty ColmanBBC Sport journalistPublished4 minutes agoTottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero is set to be in his native Argentina instead of at Spurs’ season finale against Everton on Sunday as they battle to avoid relegation.
Argentina defender Romero, 28, was already missing the game because of a knee injury and he is in a race against time to be fit for this summer’s World Cup.
A win for Spurs would guarantee Premier League safety, although a draw should be enough because of their superior goal difference over 18th-placed West Ham United.
The Hammers head into the final day two points behind Spurs and need to beat Leeds United at home to have a realistic chance of survival.
While his absence for Spurs’ season finale is yet to be formally verified, Romero posted a social media image of himself and his family boarding a private jet. On Thursday, Romero was pictured at the training ground of his boyhood club Belgrano.
