Cristian Romero shares social media post slamming Tottenham chiefs after Arsenal defeat
Cristian Romero has sparked controversy on social media after briefly sharing a report that hinted at dissatisfaction with Tottenham Hotspur’s management. The report implied that the club’s leadership had neglected to arrange proper travel for him after his international duty, forcing him to organize his own return to the UK.
Romero’s frustrations were evident after a difficult Sunday performance in the North London derby, where his failure to mark Gabriel Magalhães at a crucial corner allowed Arsenal to score the winning goal. The match ended in a disappointing 1-0 loss for Tottenham, further dampening the spirits of the squad and fans.
Following the match, Romero seemingly expressed his frustration by reposting a report from Argentine journalist Gastón Edul. The post, which was quickly translated and spread among fans, claimed: “Tottenham lost to Arsenal again. Tottenham has not yet consolidated its position to fight because it is not in the details: It was the only club in the Premier League which sent players back from international duty on their own and without their own logistics by decisions of its leaders. It gave an advantage because its players arrived with less rest than others. Cuti Romero played with a fever.”
The repost caused a stir among Tottenham supporters, with many questioning the club’s decisions regarding player welfare. However, Romero swiftly deleted the repost from his X (formerly Twitter) account, though not before screenshots of the post circulated online, fueling speculation about the internal issues at the club.
In an attempt to calm the situation, Romero soon shared a message directed at the fans. He acknowledged the pain of losing a derby and reassured supporters that the team would bounce back from their disappointing start to the season. “It hurts to lose a derby, but I have no doubt that we will turn this bad start to the season around. Let’s all be together, also at this moment. Thanks to all the fans for always supporting us,” he posted, urging unity during the tough period.
Romero’s international break had been particularly grueling, as he traveled to South America to play two full 90-minute matches for Argentina. The second of these matches, a 2-1 defeat to Colombia, took place on Tuesday night, just days before the North London derby. His hectic schedule left him fatigued, and the effects were evident in his performance against Arsenal. Many Tottenham fans were critical of his display, citing it as one of his weaker performances since joining the club.
In the critical moment that led to Arsenal’s goal, Romero’s defensive positioning came under scrutiny. Arsenal legend Paul Merson, while commenting on the match for *Sky Sports*, noted that Romero was unlucky not to be awarded a foul for a slight push in the back, but he also critiqued the defender’s overall positioning.
“He is in the wrong position, everything is wrong about his defending,” Merson explained. “He’s an international centre-half. Even I know, and I don’t play at the back, that you’ve got to be side-on, seeing the ball and your player. To start off with, you’ve got to be a hand-length away from him, and he was standing with him. But I do think… I’d expect a foul. I would expect a foul.”
The incident has added to Romero’s recent struggles and raised questions about Tottenham’s preparedness, player management, and overall team cohesion, as they continue to search for their first win after a difficult run of fixtures. Despite the setbacks, the Argentine defender remains determined to help turn the season around and regain the trust of both his teammates and the fanbase.