Tottenham Hotspur and Argentina have suffered a major setback as defender Cristian Romero has been ruled out for several weeks due to a knee injury. The incident occurred during Tottenham’s 1–0 defeat to Sunderland, when Romero collided with teammate goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after being pushed by opposing striker Brian Brobbey. He was forced to leave the field in pain, and initial tests revealed ligament damage in his knee. Further examinations are planned to determine the full extent of the injury.

Multiple reports suggest Romero could be out for five to eight weeks, effectively ending his season with Tottenham. The club is expected to issue an official statement soon. The injury has raised concerns within the Argentina camp, as the World Cup is less than two months away. Despite the uncertainty, the Argentine team remains hopeful that Romero will recover in time to lead their defense at the tournament.