adminTottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi has delivered a clear message to Cristian Romero as Spurs head into a crucial run of fixtures in their fight to avoid relegation.
With the threat of dropping out of the Premier League becoming increasingly real, Tottenham must begin collecting points from their final seven matches.
A dismal run of form has seen them go 14 league games without a win, leaving them hovering just one point above the relegation zone.
Several players have underperformed during this period, with poor displays and costly individual mistakes contributing to their struggles.
Romero, in particular, has come under scrutiny after a series of underwhelming performances.
The central defender has been criticised for lapses in concentration and discipline, including unnecessary suspensions and errors in key moments. In the recent defeat to Nottingham Forest, he was caught out while tracking Morgan Gibbs-White, allowing the midfielder to extend Forest’s lead.
Despite this, De Zerbi has emphasised just how vital Romero remains to the team. Speaking to NBC Sports, the Italian described him as a key figure, highlighting his leadership role and importance to the club’s survival hopes.
He stressed that Tottenham will need the defender at his very best if they are to achieve their objective.
Following the loss to Forest, Romero has vowed to give everything in the remaining matches as he looks to help Spurs avoid relegation.
That response will be needed immediately, starting with De Zerbi’s first game in charge against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
As Tottenham aim to steady themselves defensively and build from the back, De Zerbi will be relying heavily on his captain to lead by example and play a decisive role in their battle for survival.
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