Overview
- Romero wrote on Instagram that it was "unbelievable but true and disgraceful" that Spurs had only 11 players available against Manchester City.
- He was substituted at half-time due to illness in the 2-2 draw, which was earned by a second-half brace from Dominic Solanke.
- Reports list double‑figure injuries for Tottenham, leaving Thomas Frank with severely restricted senior options.
- January business brought in Conor Gallagher and teenager Souza, with Brennan Johnson sold to Crystal Palace and Hearts forward James Wilson signed for the under‑21s.
- Media report failed approaches for Antoine Semenyo and Andy Robertson, as the club stuck to longer‑term targets during a run of two wins in 15 league games that has Spurs 14th.