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Cristian Romero has made 155 appearances for Spurs in all competitions Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to miss the rest of the season with the knee injury he sustained in their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland. Argentina defender Romero, 27, looked visibly upset as he limped off following a collision with goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in the Premier League fixture at the Stadium of Light on Sunday. It raised concerns he may have incurred an injury serious enough to rule him out of Tottenham's final six games as they battle to avoid relegation. Following tests, Romero is now expected to miss up to eight weeks with a high-grade partial tear of his medial cruciate ligament. His chances of being part of Argentina's squad for this summer's World Cup are also left hanging in the balance. Romero's absence is a major setback for newly-appointed head coach Roberto de Zerbi as he bids to keep Tottenham in the top flight. De Zerbi said after the match that Romero was a "good player with a big personality" and a "crucial player" for Spurs. Tottenham are currently 18th in the Premier League - two points behind West Ham, who are just above the drop zone. Latest Tottenham news, analysis and fan views Ask about Tottenham - what do you want to know? Mc Ilroy makes major warning after Masters triumph Spurs captain Romero out for rest of season with injury Another Sunday In Hell: The brutal race that thwarts the greats A revealing look into the life of boxer Tommy Fury How My Little Pony galloped into toy history How young men's lives are influenced by the manosphere When will the next 'super-volcano' erupt? Where does Mc Ilroy rank among greats after Masters defence? Another Sunday In Hell: The brutal race that thwarts the greats Mc Ilroy holds nerve to win second successive Masters. Video Mc Ilroy holds nerve to win second successive Masters Man City smell blood - why Arsenal should fear title rivals Will Romero's tears become the enduring image of Tottenham's season? The decade-long struggle to get Fury & Joshua together What next for heavyweight division after Fury's win? 'Big punch in the face' - could Arsenal really blow title from here? England far from perfect but Red Roses machine marches on A tough season, playing angry, and messaging Michael Owen Will this be the biggest Women's Six Nations so far? What do you think is the most beautiful F1 car of all time? Seve's dance to Tiger's triumph - the art of a great golf photo Raya? Neuer? Maignan? Who are world's best goalkeepers? Why Liverpool ticket price protests matter to rival fans I felt really alone after World Cup win - Kildunne Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.