Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has addressed the recent controversy surrounding a retweet by star defender Cristian Romero, which many saw as a veiled critique of the club’s management.
Following Tottenham’s defeat to Arsenal on Sunday, Romero shared a post from Argentine journalist Gaston Edul that expressed dissatisfaction with Tottenham’s travel arrangements for players returning from international duty.
The post suggested that Spurs were the only Premier League club failing to provide adequate support, which some believe may have disrupted player preparations for the North London derby.
Though Romero quickly deleted the retweet, the damage was done, and the post sparked a heated reaction on social media.
Speaking on Tuesday, ahead of Tottenham’s game against Coventry City, Postecoglou was asked about the situation.
The manager clarified that no concerns were raised about travel logistics before the derby and reassured that all players, including Romero, were back in training by Thursday, well ahead of the Sunday clash.
Ange Postecoglou said (quotes via The Mirror):
“It was mentioned to me [after the game], but it wasn’t mentioned to me before the game. All the players were back by Thursday for a Sunday game. Prior to the game, there was nothing mentioned.”
Romero, despite being one of Tottenham’s key defenders, has faced some criticism this season for his performances.
However, the club hopes to manage the issue internally and keep their star defender focused on upcoming challenges.