Roberto De Zerbi has defended Cristian Romero’s decision to return to Argentina ahead of his side’s crucial final-day Premier League match against Everton — but says he “100 per cent” understands fans’ anger over his decision to miss the game.
Romero’s boyhood club Belgrano posted a video on Thursday of the injured Spurs captain in kit carrying a bag of footballs at their training ground.
Belgrano president Luis Artime then told Argentine publication Deportes 24 that Romero would attend their final against River Plate on Sunday, May 24.
Belgrano’s match falls on the final day of the Premier League season meaning Romero will miss Tottenham’s match against Everton, in which their potential relegation will be decided.