Cristian Romero’s Absence Sparks Controversy Ahead of Tottenham’s Crucial Match Against Everton

Injured Cristian Romero will not be present to witness Tottenham’s critical encounter against Everton on the season’s final day.

Tottenham Hotspur still face relegation concerns as they prepare to take on Everton on Sunday in the concluding match of the 2025/26 Premier League season.

The stakes are high for fans and everyone associated with the North London club, as Roberto De Zerbi and his team aim to avoid an embarrassing end to the campaign. Amid these preparations, Cristian Romero has generated headlines for controversial reasons.

Currently sidelined with a knee injury, Romero will instead be in Argentina on Sunday afternoon to attend the final of the Argentine Championship between Belgrano and River Plate. The Tottenham captain’s choice to skip the Everton match and travel 7,000 miles to support his boyhood club has upset many fans.

Stuart Pearce Critiques Cristian Romero for Skipping Key Match

With Cristian Romero absent from the stands, his decision has drawn criticism from supporters, media, and pundits alike.

Former Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce has expressed his views on the controversy surrounding the Argentine. He criticized Romero for opting to travel to Argentina instead of staying in North London to support his teammates during this relegation battle.

“It stinks. If you are a Tottenham fan, and your captain is thousands of miles away, wow,” Stuart Pearce said on the TalkSPORT show.

“There’s a statement there that says, ‘I ain’t got you in this problem; it ain’t my fault.’ That’s what that statement sends out to me. It’s not good.”