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Thomas Frank shares Cristian Romero update as Tottenham teammate confirmed out vs Leeds

Alex Charlton
Alex Charlton

Alex is a lifelong Sunderland supporter who's been reporting on Mackem News since April 2025. Indeed, he started working for Breaking Media in April and has since graduated from St Mary's University as a NCTJ Gold Standard-accredited journalist, having completed his Master's degree in Sports Journalism. Alex previously worked for Football League World and has featured on the Roker Report, providing his opinion on all things Sunderland. While getting to the games is tricky, given his job, one of the highlights of his life was watching (and crying) as the Black Cats defeated Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium last season.

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Tottenham are ready to return to the Premier League when they face Leeds United on Saturday.

Thomas Frank's side were in Champions League action on Tuesday night, but struggled to secure a 2-2 draw at Bodo/Glimt.

Spurs are without a Premier League win in their last two, having come from behind to draw with Brighton and Wolves.

Now, Frank has provided some significant team news ahead of a tricky away trip to Elland Road.

Micky Van de Ven runs for Tottenham.
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Cristian Romero fit to start for Tottenham vs Leeds United

There could be fireworks when Tottenham visit Leeds, as it is a fixture that has provided numerous heated moments over the years.

However, Elland Road has been a fruitful venue for the Lilywhites in recent times, with the North London club bagging eight goals in their last two visits.

Indeed, if Spurs manage to score four goals again, then it will be the first time that a team has ever scored four goals at Elland Road on three successive visits.

Furthermore, the Lilywhites have never won three consecutive games at the Peacocks' famous home.

Speaking ahead of the game, Frank confirmed that Cristian Romero will be fit to start in the hub of his defence.

  • The centre-back has won 66 per cent of his ground duels in the league
  • He has won 65 per cent of his aerial duels
  • The World Cup winner has completed 89 per cent of his passes

"Romero is fit and available, and he will start tomorrow," Frank said ahead of the game.

"That's positive. It was contact to the foot. The medical staff did well with the turnaround."

However, Frank confirmed that Randal Kolo Muani will miss out, despite returning to the training pitch this week.

Cristian Romero looks ahead while playing for Tottenham.
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Given how Kevin Danso performed in the Champions League, Romero's return will certainly be welcomed.

Romero will give Spurs monumental boost

Romero was absent from Tottenham's draw to Bodo/Glimt in a game where the North London club were significantly below par.

The defender signed a new contract at Hotspur Way this summer and was handed the captaincy amid Son Heung-min's departure.

While he endured a difficult 2024-25 campaign, he has stepped up his performances to new heights under Frank.

  • Romero has one assist
  • He has completed 72 per cent of his chipped passes
  • Created one big pass

Indeed, if Tottenham are to have a chance of beating Leeds, then it is imperative that their captain starts.

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