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De Zerbi defends absent Spurs captain Romero after Hoddle’s ‘selfishness’ jibe
Tottenham’s injured captain has gone back to Argentina
TL;DR
- Cristian Romero, injured captain of Tottenham, is in Argentina for rehabilitation.
- Manager Roberto De Zerbi defends Romero's absence from the final game against Everton.
- The decision to travel was made in conjunction with Tottenham's medical staff.
- De Zerbi stated that Romero's presence would not impact the game's result.
- Tottenham needs a win or a draw to avoid relegation for the first time since 1977.
- The team faces Everton in a crucial match to determine their Premier League status.