Really?! Ha! Welcome to Spurs AngeNo he will be fine (assuming he's physically ok) as it didn't go down as a concussion sub - our staff meant it to be, but filled out the wrong form....
No he will be fine (assuming he's physically ok) as it didn't go down as a concussion sub - our staff meant it to be, but filled out the wrong form....
Is that a new rule now? Heard the commentators talking about it, mandatory 7 day absence if you're subbed off with concussion.
"I have been surprised by Destiny"
Cristian Romero interview: Ange Postecoglou is perfect for Tottenham, we are a family now
Romero's optimism is down in large part to Postecoglou, who, just two matches into the job, has transformed the mood around the club.
"He's a coach that works perfectly for Tottenham, he's brought a lot of new hope," Romero said. "It might take a while, but I think what he's doing is fantastic. He's putting together a great group and creating a really good atmosphere. It's only been two or three months, but all of the team are behind him. It's always positive to have a coach who wants to assume responsibility, and the club needed this new energy.
Kane and interim manager Ryan Mason both criticised slipping standards last season, while Romero is among the players who has admitted that there was a divide between the squad and former boss Antonio Conte.
"From day one, [Postecoglou] asked us to be a family," Romero added. "It's not just 25 players. I'm talking about the staff, the club, everyone from the president to the youngest player, we all have to go together in the same direction. It really is the only way we can achieve great things.
"Our fans were fantastic against Manchester United. We have to thank them, but I hope they can remain with us even if we hit a rocky patch."
"It was a beautiful surprise, I wasn't expecting it," said Romero. "I'm always grateful to have the trust of the club and the coach and I'm always trying to transmit my energy to my team-mates. It's a new role, I'm learning, but I have great examples [of leadership] from my [former] clubs and Argentina.
"You would have to ask the coach [what he has seen in me], but I always give 100 per cent. I have years left on my contract here and I'm very happy here."
At just 24, Romero is now one of the senior players in the Spurs dressing room, not least because there is such a fresh feel to Postecoglou's team. The rest of the back five against United had just 16 Premier League starts between them, with 13 of them belonging to January signing Pedro Porro. Destiny Udogie, bought last year but loaned out, Micky van de Ven and goalkeeper Vicario Guglielmo are all new additions.
Tellingly, Romero groups Yves Bissouma with the summer signings when discussing their impact, underlining the midfielder's transformation in the first two games of the campaign.
"I have been surprised by Destiny," Romero said, when asked about the new-look defence. "But not only him, Micky, [Manor] Solomon, Bissouma, Vicario — they've all brought new energy and we needed that."
Romero is also backing his Argentina team-mate Giovani Lo Celso to show Spurs fans his best this season, with the midfielder in contention for his first start in the Premier League since October 2021 against Bournemouth.
Thought son was captain?
He is, Romero is a vice-captain.
With James Maddison not expected to be fit for tomorrow, Romero will wear the armband for the first time if Son is substituted at Vitality Stadium.
So much to unpack in that
- First, I do think giving Romero responsibility may be genius, he's got the talent, needs to focus it, as a leader in squad it may help him be more controlled chaos
- Second, I think if/any success comes under Ange, people will talk about play style/formation/etc. for me a lot of it will be just having the club & fans pull in the same direction and getting rid of the toxicity.
He played very well today.As people tend to not readdress the balance I will
Been excellent thus far, stuck his body on the line, took a massive hit again today. Looks back to the first season player we had.
Long shall it continue
Seems to be cutting out the rash challenges he was doing last season, more focus and he is looking a VERY GOOD PLAYER.
Was good, but we can see how that can go wrong just a day later with Walker.Liked it when he did that back heel (clip?) in the corner right in front of our fans and they let out a loud, amused cheer as one. Nice to see everyone happy again.
Absolutely this. I had some grave doubts about his rashness and ability to play in a 2. He looks a much different player to what he was under Nuno and Conte. He's keeping the best bits of his game and cutting out the destructive elements. As with Bissouma, the difference is so stark, you'd have to credit the manager assuming it continues.
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