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Romero set to be in Argentina as Spurs battle to avoid drop on final day
Key takeaways
- Cristian Romero has been Tottenham's captain since the start of the season
- Tottenham 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.
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Cristian Romero has been Tottenham's captain since the start of the season
Tottenham 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.
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