Frank Defends Romero's Spurs Captaincy Despite Red Card at Manchester United
Thomas Frank stands by Cristian Romero's Tottenham Hotspur captaincy, despite the defender's recent four-game ban following a red card at Old Trafford. This decision comes after Romero's second red card in 10 matches, following his two yellow cards in the 2-1 loss to Liverpool on December 20th. It's his fourth ban this season, and the most red cards for any Premier League player since his debut in August 2021.
Romero's off-field conduct has also raised concerns. After a 2-2 draw with Manchester City, he criticized the squad's depth on social media, calling it 'disgraceful'. This outburst followed a similar incident in January, where he criticized the club's ownership after a 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth. However, Frank reassures that Romero is sorry for the incident and has apologized to his teammates.
Romero will be unavailable until March 15th, missing crucial games against Newcastle, Arsenal, Fulham, and Crystal Palace. His red card against United was issued by Michael Oliver for a dangerous challenge on Casemiro's ankle. Frank clarifies that Romero's passion and aggression on the field are not the issue, and he remains a key player for the team.
Despite the controversy, Michael Carrick celebrates Manchester United's fourth consecutive Premier League win, a feat not achieved since February 2024. The team's success is attributed to players like Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes, and Carrick highlights the positive connection and emotion within the team as a significant factor in their recent success.
