Overview
- Scans on Monday showed a high‑grade partial tear of the medial collateral ligament in Romero’s right knee, with reports putting his recovery at about five to eight weeks and saying surgery is not required.
- The defender was hurt after a push from Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey sent him into goalkeeper Antonín Kinský during Sunday’s 1-0 loss, and he left the pitch in tears after on‑field treatment.
- Tottenham have ruled him out for their final six games, leaving new head coach Roberto De Zerbi without his captain as Spurs sit 18th in the table, two points from safety.
- The timeline keeps Romero’s place with Argentina at the 2026 World Cup uncertain yet possible, with the tournament set to start in mid‑June.
- Debate over the incident has focused on officiating limits because the referee did not call a foul and VAR cannot issue cards without an on‑field decision, while some pundits questioned the optics of Romero’s emotional exit.