Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero has been left reeling after receiving a second red card of the season against Manchester United, one that "let his team down" and ultimately led to a crushing defeat. The Argentine defender's mistake in the first half, which saw him commit a foul on Casemiro, left Spurs facing a man advantage for over an hour.
The incident has only added fuel to the fire surrounding Romero's social media controversies. In January, the defender accused the club's hierarchy of "lies" following their recruitment failures, and just last week, he used the word "disgraceful" in a post that appeared to criticize the squad depth after a 2-2 draw with Manchester City.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank had stood by his captain earlier in the week, but it seems the latest debacle may have been too much for him. The coach acknowledged the incident was "dealt with internally", but the fact he still opted to start Romero on Saturday suggests he is willing to give his players another chance.
However, Romero's latest red card has raised eyebrows, and many are questioning whether he can be trusted to lead by example. He has now been sent off six times across all competitions since joining Spurs in August 2021, a staggering number that puts him joint with Younes Kaboul for the most red cards given by a player in the Premier League during this period.
Romero's future at Tottenham hangs precariously in the balance, and his latest mistake may prove to be the final straw. The defender will face a four-game ban, which includes the north London derby against Arsenal, and will have to contend with the fallout from yet another social media gaffe that has "let his team down".
The incident is a stark reminder of Romero's tendency to let his emotions get the better of him on the pitch and in the public eye. As former Spurs captain Michael Dawson pointed out on Soccer Saturday, the defender has left his teammates vulnerable with his reckless behavior, and it will be up to Frank and the coaching staff to find a solution to this ongoing problem.
Romero's social media controversies have been well-documented, but the latest episode may prove to be the most damaging yet. The defender's future at Spurs is uncertain, and if he can't find a way to manage his emotions on and off the pitch, it could have serious consequences for both him and the team.
The incident has only added fuel to the fire surrounding Romero's social media controversies. In January, the defender accused the club's hierarchy of "lies" following their recruitment failures, and just last week, he used the word "disgraceful" in a post that appeared to criticize the squad depth after a 2-2 draw with Manchester City.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank had stood by his captain earlier in the week, but it seems the latest debacle may have been too much for him. The coach acknowledged the incident was "dealt with internally", but the fact he still opted to start Romero on Saturday suggests he is willing to give his players another chance.
However, Romero's latest red card has raised eyebrows, and many are questioning whether he can be trusted to lead by example. He has now been sent off six times across all competitions since joining Spurs in August 2021, a staggering number that puts him joint with Younes Kaboul for the most red cards given by a player in the Premier League during this period.
Romero's future at Tottenham hangs precariously in the balance, and his latest mistake may prove to be the final straw. The defender will face a four-game ban, which includes the north London derby against Arsenal, and will have to contend with the fallout from yet another social media gaffe that has "let his team down".
The incident is a stark reminder of Romero's tendency to let his emotions get the better of him on the pitch and in the public eye. As former Spurs captain Michael Dawson pointed out on Soccer Saturday, the defender has left his teammates vulnerable with his reckless behavior, and it will be up to Frank and the coaching staff to find a solution to this ongoing problem.
Romero's social media controversies have been well-documented, but the latest episode may prove to be the most damaging yet. The defender's future at Spurs is uncertain, and if he can't find a way to manage his emotions on and off the pitch, it could have serious consequences for both him and the team.
. Like, can we just focus on having a decent discussion about football without all the personal stuff? I mean, Romero's got some issues that need to be addressed, but do we really have to dig up every social media post from the past few months? It's like we're trying to hang him out to dry here 
. And what's with the manager not being more decisive about starting him? It's clear he's struggling with his emotions, and it's affecting the team 
. A four-game ban might be necessary, but can't they find a way to address this issue internally without putting the whole club at risk? I just wish we could focus on the game itself for once... 
he's got spurs in a tough spot and he's making it worse with these red cards... 6 reds since august 2021?! that's insane 
i think the coaching staff needs to take a hard look at his game management skills, but also maybe have a chat with him about how social media is affecting his mental health? as much as he's got talent on the pitch, if he can't keep his emotions in check, it's gonna be tough for him to stay in the team 
. as a captain, you gotta set an example, not be one of those drama queens who let their emotions get the best of them 
. frank should really consider sitting him out for a while, maybe even until he gets his act together 
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his latest red card against Man Utd has left alot of ppl wondering wether he's still got it in him 
its not 2day, but its getting old. needs 2 work on his emotions & social media game lol 
cant have ur teammates relying on u 2 make saves 
& win matches, needs 2 step up ur game. Frank's gonna hv 2 decide wether he can trust him or not, but this one's a tough ask 
! Like, seriously how many times does this dude need to get sent off?!?! Six red cards in like two years is just insane and it's not even like he's being punished enough for it either. The fact that the coach is still putting him on the pitch despite all this drama is just baffling and it's only gonna hurt the team in the long run.
. Your actions have consequences and right now it's all about the team suffering for your mistakes.
i'm starting to think frank should just bench him already 
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he just cant seem to catch a break right now. i mean we all make mistakes but 6 red cards in 2 years is just wow 
its not just about the football, hes got some major issues with his emotions and thats affecting his team and his personal life too 
. idk what spurs can do at this point, maybe frank needs to reevaluate his role as captain 
but still gotta root for the guy, he seems like a great player when hes in it 
. it's not just about him, though - this affects the whole team's morale when they've got a player like that making mistakes on the pitch 
. hopefully frank can find a way to rein him in, or spurs are gonna be stuck with some major issues 
a four-game ban is not enough, he needs some serious time-out 
. It's not just about Romero, either - if he can't get his act together, it'll reflect poorly on the whole team 
frank needs to sit him down and have a serious chat with him because this social media drama is getting old