Tottenham Lose Captain Cristian Romero to Injury Before Aston Villa Match

Tottenham Hotspur suffered a significant setback as captain Cristian Romero was forced out of the starting lineup against Aston Villa due to an injury sustained during the warm-up. Romero, who had played every minute of Spurs' seven games this season and recently returned from international duty with Argentina, was replaced by Kevin Danso, with Micky van de Ven taking over the captaincy. The injury occurred just minutes before kickoff, causing last-minute changes to the team and preventing any further squad adjustments. Despite the club arranging a private flight to bring Romero back promptly after international duty, he was unable to participate in the match, marking a notable absence for Spurs' defense. Manager Thomas Frank is expected to provide an update on the severity of Romero's injury following the game, with the club hoping it is not serious. This injury adds to Tottenham's defensive concerns amid a demanding schedule of upcoming fixtures against top teams.