Cristian Romero: Tottenham defender named in Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers
Argentina has appointed Tottenham defender Cristian Romero in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil.
The 26-year-old has not attended since his club Thigh injury On December 8, Chelsea defeated the Premier League 4-3.
The Spurs have carefully managed Romero’s recovery as the injury limits the defender to 12 Premier League games this semester.
He has resumed first-team training, but has not received a competitive reward.
The Spurs played four times before the international breakthrough – twice in the Europa League and twice in the Premier League.
World Cup holder Argentina led by five points as Comer ranked first in the World Cup, winning eight of 12 qualifiers.
They headed to Uruguay on March 21 (23:30 GMT) and then held Brazil in Buenos Aires on March 26 (00:00 GMT).
Manchester City’s 19-year-old midfielder Claudio Eceverri was signed from the River Plate in 2024, but he won the senior team for the first time only recently.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez, Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez were also named by manager Lionel Scaloni.
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli has been appointed in Brazil’s 52-man team.
The 23-year-old striker has not offered a campaign for the Gunners since Newcastle lost the 2-0 EFL Cup semi-final on February 5.
Brazil ranked fifth in the standings, winning five games and losing four of the 12 fixtures.
