Spurs captain Romero out for rest of season with injury

Spurs captain Romero out for rest of season with injuryImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Cristian Romero has made 155 appearances for Spurs in all competitionsBySami MokbelSenior football correspondentPublished4 minutes agoTottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to miss the rest of the season with the knee injury he sustained in their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.Argentina defender Romero, 27, looked visibly upset as he limped off following a collision with goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in the Premier League fixture at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.It raised concerns he may have incurred an injury serious enough to rule him out of Tottenham's final six games as they battle to avoid relegation. Following tests, Romero is now expected to miss up to eight weeks with a high-grade partial tear of his medial cruciate ligament. His chances of being part of the Argentina squad for this summer's World Cup have also been left hanging in the balance.Romero's absence is a major setback for newly-appointed head coach Roberto de Zerbi as he bids to keep Tottenham in the English top-flight.De Zerbi said after the match that Romero was a "good player with a big personality" and a "crucial player" for Spurs.Tottenham are currently 18th in the Premier League - two points behind West Ham, who are just above the drop zone.Related topicsPremier LeagueTottenham HotspurFootballMore on this storyLatest Tottenham news, analysis and fan viewsAsk about Tottenham - what do you want to know?