Overview
- Cristian Romero wrote on Instagram that having only 11 players available was “unbelievable but true and disgraceful,” posting shortly after the transfer deadline passed.
- Romero was substituted at half-time of the 2-2 draw with Manchester City due to illness after starting despite not feeling well.
- Thomas Frank said he and co-sporting director Johan Lange spoke to Romero, confirming no fine and no change to the captaincy.
- Reports say Tottenham carry roughly 13 injuries, the highest total in the Premier League, with key players such as James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus and Richarlison sidelined.
- January business brought Conor Gallagher and 19-year-old left-back Souza, with failed pursuits of Antoine Semenyo and Andy Robertson, as Spurs sit 14th with two wins in their last 15 league matches.