Cristian Romero makes Tottenham vow as relegation fears grow after Nottingham Forest loss | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League survival hopes have been dealt a significant blow following a demoralising 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, plunging the club into 17th place and intensifying fears of a first relegation since 1977.

In the wake of the crushing loss, defender Cristian Romero has vowed to commit "200 per cent" to the remaining "seven finals" as the north London side battles to avoid a seismic exit from the top flight.

The defeat extends Spurs' winless run in the Premier League to 13 matches, a stark contrast to the pre-match optimism generated by a spirited draw at Liverpool and a 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid.

Despite an estimated 10,000 fans flooding High Road to create a raucous welcome for the team bus and a partisan atmosphere inside the stadium, the initial positivity quickly dissipated into a sense of inevitability.

While the first half saw some promising moments, including Richarlison heading wide and Forest's Igor Jesus diverting a header onto his own crossbar, it was Jesus who delivered a stoppage-time sucker-punch before the break.

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Spurs are in real danger of getting relegated (PA Wire)

Although Mathys Tel responded with a curled effort against the crossbar, Tottenham's performance collapsed after half-time.

Manager Igor Tudor's double substitution failed to stem the tide, as defensive lapses allowed Morgan Gibbs-White to double Forest's lead after 62 minutes, before Taiwo Awoniyi sealed a vital win for the visitors in the 87th minute, prompting a mass exodus of home supporters.

Reflecting on the difficult day, Romero expressed gratitude to the supporters. "It’s a difficult day for everyone, but the first thing is to speak about the fans. Thank you for today and always staying with us," he stated.

"They gave us fantastic support, but about us, it’s a bad day. Now it is finished and the most important thing is to understand the situation."

The Argentine international acknowledged the team's struggles, particularly the "sloppy goal" conceded just before half-time.

"It’s not easy but the most important thing is to get to national team and back here for the last seven finals," Romero continued, outlining the immediate focus.

"I promise (to) put 200 per cent in every one and for me it is not easy, but we have to stay all together. It’s a bad day yeah, but we will go again."

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Cristian Romero promised to put 200 per cent into Tottenham’s seven remaining games (Bradley Collyer/PA) (PA Wire)

The captain also took personal responsibility for the team's poor season, adding: "Honestly me (I’m) the first to take responsibility, but the fans thank you. Thank you every game, the support is brilliant and it’s only (now) about the players, the staff and we need (to give) more, especially me the first, but the last seven finals we will go again."

This tenth home league loss of the campaign has eroded much of the goodwill built up before kick-off, yet fan groups are reportedly planning further displays of support for the next home fixture against Brighton on April 18.

As Tottenham stare down the barrel of a historic relegation, Romero's defiant pledge underscores the immense pressure on the squad to deliver in their remaining crucial encounters.