Tottenham's Cristian Romero Out for Season; Rodrigo Bentancur Available Against Brighton
De Zerbi: Romero out for the season, but Bentancur available vs. Brighton
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Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero will miss the remainder of the season due to an MCL knee injury, confirmed manager Roberto De Zerbi. However, midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is available for selection in the upcoming match against Brighton and Hove Albion, alongside Yves Bissouma.
- 01Cristian Romero is out for the season due to an MCL knee injury.
- 02Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma are available to play against Brighton.
- 03De Zerbi emphasizes the importance of player well-being over rushing recoveries.
- 04Guglielmo Vicario is still recovering from surgery and will not play.
- 05Former Spurs player Erik Lamela will return for a pre-match interview.
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Cristian Romero will miss the remainder of the season due to an MCL knee injury, expressing sympathy for the player who is 'suffering' from not being able to contribute. In contrast, Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma are both available for the upcoming match against Brighton and Hove Albion. De Zerbi mentioned he is cautious about player recoveries, citing the recent setback of teammate Mohammed Kudus as a reason to avoid rushing players back into action. Additionally, Guglielmo Vicario remains sidelined following surgery. De Zerbi also took the team out for dinner to foster camaraderie, emphasizing the significance of team spirit. Notably, former Tottenham player Erik Lamela will return to the club for a pre-match interview, adding to the matchday excitement.
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The absence of Romero could affect Tottenham's defensive strength, while the return of Bentancur may enhance midfield options.
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