Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero has issued an apology to the club’s supporters following their disappointing 2-0 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage. The loss marked Spurs’ 15th Premier League defeat of the season, further compounding a frustrating campaign under Ange Postecoglou.
Another Setback for Spurs in a Season of Struggles
Heading into the clash, Tottenham had already been struggling for consistency, having suffered a defeat to Manchester City and settled for a draw against AFC Bournemouth in their previous two league outings. The North London side had shown brief glimpses of form earlier in the year when they won three consecutive matches in February, overcoming Brentford, Manchester United, and Ipswich Town. However, that momentum quickly faded, and their latest setback against Marco Silva’s Fulham reinforced their struggles.
Spurs lacked sharpness throughout the game and struggled to assert themselves. Rodrigo Muniz broke the deadlock in the 78th minute, and former Tottenham player Ryan Sessegnon sealed the victory for Fulham with a goal in the 88th minute. As a result, Spurs were left empty-handed once again, with their European ambitions taking yet another hit.
Cristian Romero: A Tough Return and an Honest Apology
Romero, who had been sidelined for several months with a hamstring injury, only recently returned to the squad, making his comeback against Bournemouth. Despite being an influential figure in Tottenham’s defense, his performance against Fulham fell short of expectations, with many pointing out his lack of sharpness.
Spurs Web rated the Argentine defender 4/10 for his display, stating:
“Romero was in one of those moods today, more intent on stepping out of defense and snapping at the opposition than marshalling his back line. When you’re half a yard short of sharpness, it really shows.”
Romero, clearly feeling the weight of responsibility, took to Instagram after the match to acknowledge the team’s shortcomings and express his gratitude to the fans. His statement read:
“We’re not happy with our current situation, but this group will always stand up and take responsibility for everything that happens at the club. Let’s all continue to stand together. Once again, fans, thank you for always being there.”
Ange Postecoglou Frustrated by Tottenham’s Inconsistency
Manager Ange Postecoglou did not hold back in his post-match analysis, openly admitting that Tottenham’s 15th league defeat was simply not acceptable.
“I get their disappointment. It’s unacceptable to see 15 league defeats. It’s nowhere near good enough, nowhere near the level we need to be, and I understand the supporters’ frustrations with that,” he said.
Despite the result, the Australian coach believed his side was not entirely outplayed and could have controlled the game better.
“Today wasn’t so much about performance, it was just another day when we let a game get away from us that we shouldn’t have. We weren’t played off the park, and I felt that up until the point they scored, we were the team that was getting on top,” Postecoglou added.
He pointed out that missed opportunities ultimately cost them the game.
“We had a couple of good chances to go 1-0 up, and that would have put the pressure on them, but it’s happened too many times this year. We’ve given the opposition a lift into the game by conceding soft goals.”
What’s Next for Tottenham?
With Spurs’ form continuing to dip in the Premier League, pressure is mounting on Postecoglou to turn things around. While the team recently secured a Europa League last-16 spot by beating AZ Alkmaar, their domestic performances have left much to be desired.
As the season heads toward its final stretch, Tottenham faces a crucial period where they must regroup and rediscover their early-season resilience if they hope to salvage European qualification and end the campaign on a positive note.
Tottenham star shares emotional 39-word apology after woeful 4/10 Fulham performance
