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