Thomas Frank set for imminent injury boost as Tottenham training ground photo emerges
Tottenham will be hoping to get back to winning ways when they travel to Leeds United in the early kickoff on Saturday.
The Lilywhites have seen their bright start to the new Premier League season checked somewhat in recent weeks, having played out back-to-back draws in league action.
Tottenham followed that up with a 2-2 draw with Bodo/Glimt in midweek, as they battled back from a two-goal deficit to avoid an embarrassing defeat in the Champions League.
Thomas Frank has had to manage his group carefully due to the injury concerns of late, but he looks set to receive a major boost on one particular star following a photo that has been shared from the training ground.
Cristian Romero shares Tottenham training photo on Instagram
Injuries have caused Tottenham a major problem yet again this term, with the likes of Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani having already faced prolonged spells on the sidelines.
The former has recently undergone surgery on the ankle issue that has prevented him from playing a minute so far this term, and his return may not be too far away.
Cristian Romero was also absent for the trip to face Bodo/Glimt in midweek, as he didn’t travel with the rest of the team after missing training in the early part of the week.
The club captain was sorely missed by the North Londoners as they made hard work of the clash in the Arctic Circle, but he could now be ready to return to the fold at Elland Road this weekend.
The Argentina international posted a photo of himself in action at the training ground on Thursday afternoon, which suggests that he could perhaps be available for selection ahead of Saturday’s clash.
Romero is undroppable for Thomas Frank when fit
Romero was tipped to leave Tottenham at one stage this summer, but Frank was able to convince him to committ himself to the project that he is building in N17.
The new boss has shown his faith in the defender already this term, and he is undoubtedly a vital member of the team.
| Stats | Romero Total |
| Minutes | 540 |
| Accurate Passes per game | 55.7 (89%) |
| Accurate Long Balls per game | 2.7 (53%) |
| Interceptions per game | 1.7 |
| Tackles per game | 2.3 |
| Clearances per game | 3.2 |
| Total Duels Won per game | 5.7 (65%) |
The Argentine has won 65% of his duels in the Premier League so far this term, and is averaging 2.3 tackles per game in league action at the moment.
That tally can only be bettered by Joao Palhinha, but Romero is second to none among the group when it comes to interceptions.
Throw in the fact that only Pedro Porro has completed more clearances so far in 2025-26, and it is fair to say that the 27-year-old is simply undroppable for Frank when it comes to his team selection.
Frank may be tempted to approach his skipper’s return with caution, but he cannot afford to go without him for this weekend’s potential banana skin in West Yorkshire.
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