Cristian Romero is set to miss the rest of Tottenham's season following a knee injury sustained against Sunderland at the weekend.
It's the latest in a seemingly endless list of injury blows for Tottenham as they fight for Premier League survival.
What is Cristian Romero's injury?
Argentine football journalist Gaston Edul reported on X on Monday afternoon: "Cuti Romero does not have a torn collateral ligament but does have an injury.
"He does not need surgery but does need recovery. At least six weeks. They are going to keep evaluating his progress.
"He will not play anymore for Tottenham in this season."
The Spurs captain's tearful exit suggested the injury was serious, and while not as serious as it might have been, it's severe enough to end his campaign and quite possibly his Tottenham career.
How long will Cristian Romero be out for?
While an ACL injury could be anywhere between nine and 12 months, it has been reported that Romero's injury will only keep him out for six weeks. That will, however, likely rule him out of the rest of the season.
Which fixtures will he miss?
- Tottenham v Brighton - 18th April
- Wolves v Tottenham - 25th April
- Aston Villa v Tottenham - 2nd May
- Tottenham v Leeds - 11th May
- Chelsea v Tottenham - 17th May
- Tottenham v Everton - 24th May
If the reports regarding Romero are correct, he should be fit for the World Cup, but would miss the rest of Tottenham's season.
Standard knee injury recovery time
Knee injuries vary in severity more than any other. A minor knee injury could keep a player out for a few days or weeks, while a more serious one can be a number of months. The most serious knee injuries - typically ACL tears - often require nearly a full year of recovery.
