VIDEO: Thomas Frank left stunned by shocking Cristian Romero stat after red card incident against Manchester United
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank was left stunned after discovering Cristian Romero's disciplinary record following his red card against Manchester United. Find out more about the dramatic turn of events in this thrilling match.
Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank was left speechless after finding out Cristian Romero's disciplinary record following his reckless red card against Manchester United. The Argentine defender was sent off in the first half, as Spurs were condemned to a dismal 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford. Romero was sent off in the first half against United, ahead of a collapse from the north London side. The captain's reckless challenge on Casemiro was punished with a straight red card, and he will now be suspended for the next four Premier League games, against Newcastle, Arsenal, Fulham, and Crystal Palace, having already received a red this season. The game hinged on Romero's dismissal and in attempting to defend his captain after the game, Frank was drawn into a rather embarrassing exchange with a journalist.He said: "I think if you look at how many red cards he has had, it's not like he had that many throughout his career. You know, you play with passion and you play with aggression. And there's a fine line when you do that."Romero actually does have the most red cards in the Premier League of any Spurs player, and when a journalist pointed that out, he responded: "At the club? Yeah, but not in the Premier League... Of Premier League players? OK, I didn't know that."Looking for smarter football bets? Get expert previews, data-driven predictions & winning insights with GOAL Tips on Telegram. Join our growing community now!Romero has been in the news this week, slamming the Spurs board as a "disgrace" after the January transfer window closed. Now, having been red carded, journalists asked Frank if, given the choice, he would choose Romero as his skipper again.He said: "No, there's not. And also, he was sorry for the incident, he apologised to his team-mates in the changing room. No, I think he's one of the most important players, and I think when he performs top, he's driving the team."I think it’s fair to say I don’t think he had any intention to get a red card after 28 minutes."Asked if he would strip him of the captaincy, he replied: "No."On the sending off, he struck a measured tone: "First, I think we started the 30 minutes well. I think it was a good away performance. Very even against a Man United team in flow and playing with confidence. So happy with that. Of course, the red card changed the momentum. Very proud of the players in general, but proud of them in the last 60 plus, whatever, 10 injury minutes, how they showed resilience, stayed in the game, didn't crumble, kept fighting, and still created some moments where we could maybe have created that goal."Then of course, when we then did the three positive subs with 15-20 minutes to go, they scored straight after. The red card is the red card. I watched it now back five times, you know. Cuti clearly tried to go for the ball. Unfortunately, it just moved before and then there's the red card."Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingSpurs are currently 14th in the Premier League and have failed to win any of their last five games. They sit six points clear of 18th-placed West Ham and face Newcastle on Tuesday, before taking on Arsenal in a north London derby that could have major implications both at the top and the bottom of the table. Frank desperately needs to pick up three points soon. Without Romero, they are likely to lean on Radu Dragusin or Joao Palhinha for their upcoming fixtures, but they were dealt another injury blow as Destiny Udogie limped off with what appeared to be a hamstring problem. Frank said on the Italian: "We will assess him tomorrow. So, of course, I will probably see you guys in, what, two days' time or less, and then we'll know more. We'll assess him tomorrow."
Cristian Romero's Red Card and Thomas Frank's Reaction
Tottenham's Cristian Romero was shown a red card in the first half of the match against Manchester United, leading to a challenging evening for the north London side. Thomas Frank, the Spurs boss, was at a loss for words when confronted with the staggering number of red cards Romero has received, making him the player with the most red cards in the Premier League among the Spurs squad.
Thomas Frank's Defiant Defense of Romero
After the match, Thomas Frank attempted to defend Romero's actions, emphasizing the player's passion and aggression on the field. However, the statistical reality of Romero's disciplinary record raised eyebrows among journalists, leading to a tense exchange in the post-match press conference.
Romero's Importance to the Team
Despite the suspension looming ahead, Frank reiterated Romero's significance as one of the team's key players. He acknowledged Romero's apology to his teammates and expressed confidence in the player's ability to drive the team forward when at his best.
Tottenham's Current Standing and Challenges Ahead
With Spurs languishing in 14th place in the Premier League and facing a series of tough fixtures, including a crucial north London derby against Arsenal, Thomas Frank faces mounting pressure to turn the team's fortunes around. The absence of Romero presents an opportunity for other players like Radu Dragusin or Joao Palhinha to step up.
Injury Concerns for Tottenham
In addition to Romero's suspension, Tottenham suffered another blow with Destiny Udogie picking up a potential hamstring injury. Frank's immediate concern will be assessing the extent of Udogie's injury as he navigates through a challenging period for the club.
