Latest Tottenham injury news as 3 miss Sheffield United with James Maddison and Romero hope
Tottenham breathed a sigh of relief when Cristian Romero was spotted in training with Argentina after fears that the key centre-back had picked up an injury whilst on international duty. It follows his impressive performance against Ecuador last week as Ange Postecoglou plans for his players to return to the club in the comings days.
Spurs, who have started the season unbeaten after four games in the Premier League, are looking to built on a strong platform laid by Romero and his new defensive partner Mickey van der Ven. The pair are yet to make a foul so far and have anchored the side under new management.
Reports emerged from South America after the 2026 World Cup qualifier that Romero had picked up a knock but that was swiftly cleared up when he was pictured back on the training field ahead of a second clash of the break with Bolivia. The game is being played at nearly 12,000 feet above sea level and required players to have extra oxygen supplied when Brazil were there in 2017.
Also central to the work under Postecoglou has been James Maddison. The 26-year-old has started on fire in midfield and earned a fourth England cap thanks to his tremendous introduction in north London. Although he was picked in an unorthodox left-wing role by Gareth Southgate in England's 1-1 draw on Saturday, he was still the centre of much attention for Spurs fans.
Maddison, as is often the case at club level, was fouled twice as the Ukraine defence signalled him out as one of the clear threats. Due to his importance there is concern every time he goes down for both club and country but so far he has come through unscathed.
He is due to be in action again for the Three Lions on Tuesday when they travel to Hampden Park to face Scotland. It is a
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