"I'm so tired without you."' Captain Romero, "Tears" in Desperate Out of Injury... "Stay in the first division, is the World Cup over as well?"

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Christian Romero (28), who inherited the Tottenham captain's armband from Son Heung-min (34, LAFC). Having a hard time, he eventually shed tears.

Tottenham lost 0-1 in the 32nd round of the "2025-2026 English Premier League" against Sunderland at Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England on the 12th (local time).

Tottenham, which made its third managerial change this season, failed to escape the swamp of 14 consecutive league games (5 draws and 9 losses). With 30 points (7 wins, 9 draws and 16 losses), it ranks 18th in the relegation zone.

Coach Roberto De Gerby, who was newly appointed with the goal of staying in the first division, made changes to the midfield combination in his Tottenham debut. Conor Gallagher, Lucas Veribal and Archie Gray were selected instead of Pape Sarr, João Palinha and Xavi Simmons, who played as the main players.

But Sunderland took the lead in the game. Tottenham, which had been dragged by giving up possession from the beginning, eventually allowed Nordi Mukiele to score the winning goal in the 16th minute of the second half. Tottenham, which was in a tight spot, tried to score by putting Palinha, Sarr and Matistel, but failed to change the result.

To make matters worse, in the 25th minute of the second half, key defender Christian Romero was injured and left.

Romero blocked Brian Brobbe, who was rushing from behind, with Brobby pushing Romero too far. Romero then crashed hard into goalkeeper Antonin Kinski and both fell. The game was suspended for about eight minutes.

Kinski, who had bleeding on his head, ran again with a bandage on his head, but Romero's condition was serious. Eventually Romero was replaced by Kevin Danso in tears. It was his tears as if he was concerned about not only the relegation battle but also the failure to participate in the upcoming World Cup.

"Tottenham captain Romero was injured when he collided with teammate goalkeeper Antonin Kinski after being pushed back by opponent striker Broby," British Football London reported.

"The injured Romero left the ground and cried," he said. "This may be due to concerns that his team Tottenham, which is in crisis, may not be able to participate in the relegation zone survival competition and fear that his participation in the upcoming summer World Cup will be canceled."

"We don't know the exact condition yet, and we have to wait and see for a few more days," de Zerby said after the game.

On the suspected knee injury, coach De Zerby was cautious, saying, "Maybe it can be, but I don't want to affirm it until it's clear."

"I hope it's not a big deal as Romero is a key and best player essential to achieving his team's goals for the rest of the season," he added.

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