Alasdair Gold doubts Postecoglou will drop Spurs player for West Ham clash
Alasdair Gold has offered his opinion on whether Ange Postecoglou will consider dropping Cristian Romero in light of the centre-back’s errors this season.
Romero short of his best
Romero had his best season in a Tottenham shirt last term, appearing to have ironed out the rough edges from his game and taken it to the next level.
However, the Spurs vice-captain will not be happy with his performances so far this season, being guilty of several lapses in concentration at the back that have cost his side goals.
Some Spurs fans on social media are even questioning whether the defender needs to be left out of the team for a few games to refocus.
Gold bullish about Romero rest
However, Gold insisted that if it were up to him, he would not consider leaving the centre-back out of the starting eleven for now.
The journalist also pointed to the fact that Romero will only play one international game for Argentina during the break rather than two and suggested that Postecoglou would want the Argentine to be involved in the London derby against West Ham.
When asked if the former Juventus man needs some time on the bench, the Spurs head coach told Football.London: “I still wouldn’t drop him because I think (the Arsenal goal aside) he’s got the mentality you need for a derby match.
“Romero also being suspended for Argentina’s first game means he’s got a good week’s break, albeit then having to rush back from the second game.
“Postecoglou will check on his physical condition in the days ahead of the game but I think he’ll be wary of leaving him out for this one when he can do that against AZ.”
Leadership aspect
Apart from what he brings to the side as a footballer, Romero is the leader of Tottenham’s backline and an important voice in the dressing room.
That is why his absence will severely weaken the side. Ange will also know just how influential the Argentine is among his teammates and will want to keep the defender on his side.
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