Romero apologises for Spurs’ slump as crisis deepens | OneFootball

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Cristian Romero increased the growing crisis at Tottenham by seemingly criticizing the club's hierarchy after apologizing for the latest defeat in the English Championship.

Thomas Frank's team was defeated 3-2 by Bournemouth on Wednesday. Thus, the club has only two wins in the last 12 Premier League games.

Tottenham is sunk in 14th position, with pressure mounting on Frank, who is struggling to change course in his first season in charge after arriving from Brentford.

With fans increasingly irritated — some were seen arguing with players after the defeat to Bournemouth — Tottenham captain Romero took to social media to apologize for the team's situation.

The defender, known for his strong temperament, also implied that Frank and the players should receive public support from the club's leaders.

Writing on Instagram, he said that “other people” should speak out and added that they “only appear when things are going well, to tell some lies.”

The 27-year-old later deleted this post but replaced it with another almost identical one, omitting the comment about lies, but still seeming to criticize Tottenham's management.

Daniel Levy left the position of chairman in September, and CEO Vinai Venkatesham was appointed only in April. Tottenham's co-sporting director, Johan Lange, has been in the position since 2023, while the majority owners, ENIC — managed by the Lewis family fund — rarely make public statements.

“I apologize to all the fans who follow us everywhere, who are always present and will continue to be,” said Romero.

“We are responsible, there is no doubt about it. I am the first. But we will continue to face this and try to change the situation, for us and for the club,” he added.

“In these moments, other people should come forward to speak, but they don’t — as has been happening for several years. They only appear when things are going well. We will continue here, working, united, and giving everything to turn this situation around. Especially in moments like this, keeping silent, working harder, and moving forward together is part of football. All together, it will be easier,” he said.

Romero's Support for Former Coach Postecoglou

Romero had previously defended Frank's predecessor, Ange Postecoglou, in another social media post last year.

Postecoglou was dismissed despite winning the Europa League last season, ending the club's 17-year title drought.

Romero seemed to support the Australian by highlighting “the many obstacles that have always existed and will always exist” at the club.

Spurs coach Frank said afterward that he and Lange spoke with Romero on Thursday.

“I said when I appointed him captain that, although he is an experienced player and has been through a lot, he is still a young leader. And I think he has done many things well on and off the field, I am satisfied,” said Frank.

“But also, when you are a young leader, sometimes you make a mistake. Of course, it is good to keep this internally. Johan and I had a good conversation with him this morning about everything, which, of course, we will keep internally.”

Kudus Out Until March

Meanwhile, Tottenham's injury crisis continues to grow, with Rodrigo Bentancur suffering a thigh tendon injury against Bournemouth and Lucas Bergvall also being substituted.

Frank, already without Mohammed Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski, said in a press conference on Thursday: “Kudus is a more severe case, in the tendon and quadriceps, and I do not expect him to return before the March international break.”

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