English press slam Cuti Romero after Spurs lose to Man United

Cristian Romero was the main target of criticism in England after Tottenham's 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford, on matchday 25 of the Premier League . The Argentine defender was sent off 29 minutes into the first half, and various media outlets pointed to him as responsible for the result.

The red card came after a foul on Casemiro and affected the course of the match. The incident occurred in a particular context, marked by the controversy Romero himself had stirred days earlier when he publicly questioned the club's management over the transfer market and the lack of alternatives in the squad.

The Athletic was one of the harshest media outlets in its analysis and focused on his role within the team. “Everyone acknowledges that he is one of the best players in the squad, but he doesn’t have the tactical or emotional discipline needed to be an effective captain,” the specialized outlet published.

Similarly, Football Transfers directly blamed the Argentine for the team’s defeat and described his sending off as decisive for the outcome of the match. There was also criticism from television broadcasts: Ally McCoist, on TNT Sports, considered the foul unnecessary, while Paul Merson, on Sky Sports, stated that the red card was decisive for the loss.

The episode also reignited rumors about his future. Despite having a contract with Tottenham until June 2029, in England Romero was once again linked with possible interest from clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, and Manchester United itself, ahead of the next transfer window.

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