Tottenham Hotspur faces a new injury setback as Cristian Romero is ruled out for a month.

Tottenham Hotspur faces another setback in their challenging season as manager Ange Postecoglou confirms a significant injury blow. Centre-back Cristian Romero, a crucial defensive asset, is set to be sidelined for approximately one month due to a hamstring strain. The Argentine international had to be substituted at half-time during Spurs’ recent 2-1 victory over Everton in the English Premier League after experiencing muscle discomfort. Subsequent scans revealed a hamstring injury, rendering the 24-year-old unavailable for the next four to five weeks.

This injury compounds Tottenham’s existing defensive woes, exacerbated by the absence of Dutch defender Micky van de Ven. Left-back Ben Davies has been filling in at centre-back, and with Romero out, there may be a reshuffling that involves moving Eric Dier to the center, facilitating summer signing Pedro Porro’s entry at right-back.

The news regarding Van de Ven’s return timeline is more cautious, with Postecoglou downplaying the player’s optimistic claims of returning to training within weeks. The manager expressed skepticism, stating, “I wouldn’t put too much stock in what the players say.” It remains uncertain whether Van de Ven will be available before Tottenham’s clash against Manchester United next month.

Postecoglou faces the challenge of managing a depleted defense in the upcoming weeks, starting with the fixture against Brighton and Hove Albion on Thursday. While winger Destiny Udogie returns from suspension for that game, Spurs continue to grapple with a lengthy absentee list that includes key players such as James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ivan Perisic, and others. The manager will need to navigate these challenges to maintain competitive performance in the upcoming matches.