Overview
- Romero (adductor) and Udogie (knee irritation) were absent from Tuesday’s session, leaving both doubtful for Wednesday’s Champions League trip to Monaco.
- Thomas Frank described Romero’s issue as “minor” after his warm-up withdrawal before the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa but said he does not know if the captain will be fit.
- Kevin Danso replaced Romero at the last minute against Villa, drew praise from Micky van de Ven, and is expected to start again despite late ankle pain reported after that match.
- Tottenham’s depth is severely stretched: 16-year-old Jun’ai Byfield was the only centre-back on the bench against Villa, and reports suggest up to 10 players could be unavailable, with Mathys Tel ineligible for the league phase.
- Cited statistics indicate Spurs’ win rate since 2023/24 is significantly higher with Romero starting than without him, underscoring his importance to results.