Tottenham Hotspur's captain Cristian Romero was seen leaving the pitch in tears after the team's 1-0 defeat against Sunderland, a loss that extends their winless streak to 14 Premier League games. This disappointing performance under new head coach Roberto de Zerbi, who took over after Igor Tudor's brief 44-day tenure, raises serious questions about the team's potential relegation from the Premier League. Romero appeared to have sustained a knee injury, with De Zerbi expressing hope that it is not severe, as he is considered a crucial player. Former England goalkeeper Ben Foster commented that Romero's tears might send the wrong message to his teammates, suggesting that as a captain, he should instead be rallying the team. The ongoing crisis at Spurs has led to discussions about whether they are too good to be relegated or too poor to remain in the league, with the latter becoming a more pressing concern as the season progresses.