Tottenham captain Cristian Romero will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a serious knee injury against Sunderland. The Argentina defender sustained a high-grade partial tear of his medial cruciate ligament. Tests confirmed the injury following a heavy collision during Sunday’s 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.Romero collided with goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky at the Stadium of Light. He appeared visibly upset as he limped off the pitch during the second half.Consequently, he is expected to be sidelined for up to eight weeks. This recovery timeline also puts his World Cup place with Argentina in significant doubt this summer.Romero ruled out for season as Spurs relegation fears growRoberto de Zerbi described the 27-year-old as a “crucial player” for the North London club. “He is a good player with a big personality,” the newly-appointed head coach admitted after the match.Losing such a vital leader is a massive setback for De Zerbi’s survival plans. The Italian manager is currently bidding to keep Tottenham in the top flight.Tottenham are currently 18th in the Premier League table. They sit two points behind West Ham, who are just above the drop zone.The North London side has struggled for consistency throughout this difficult season. Fans are now worried that Romero’s absence will derail their remaining fixtures.The defender has been a mainstay in the Spurs backline despite their recent poor form. His “big personality” will be missed both on the pitch and in the dressing room.Tottenham must now find a way to navigate their defensive struggles without their most experienced centre-back. Every remaining game now feels like a cup final for the struggling club.De Zerbi, who suffered a narrow defeat on his Spurs debut, must quickly find a replacement to shore up the defence for the run-in. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Read more- Carrick positive over new Mainoo deal ahead of Leeds clashSee Also- Howe accepts accountability after Newcastle collapse at Crystal PalaceFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTokThe post Romero ruled out for season as Spurs relegation fears grow first appeared on The Football Faithful.