Nuno Espirito Santo makes admission over Cristian Romero injury problems

Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed that Tottenham new signing Cristian Romero is still struggling with injury problems since his move tis summer. The 23-year-old joined Spurs on a season-long loan from Atalanta with an option to sign him permanently for £42m, with a five-year deal from next summer already agreed with the player. But Romero arrived with a knee injury sustained as he won the Copa America final on July 11 with his country, with damage to his medial collateral ligament in his knee. And head coach Espirito Santo has admitted the centre-back had more issues after the second leg on Thursday night when asked whether Romero would bring leadership to the Tottenham backline.

"I think he is doing well. It was his second match since he joined us. He has had issues. Even on Thursday he finished the game with some problems, but he is a fantastic player," he said.   "Where I disagree is that we are not building individual leaders. What we need is commitment from everyone and voices can come from all over the pitch. All over the pitch and he has to be like that. What should lead us is our will and our desire. Not shouting."

Tottenham are set to face Watford on Sunday as the Premier League action continues. Source - football.london Join us on Telegram!/ Follow us on Twitter!

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