Despite his admitted unhappiness, Romero was quick to emphasize that he remains professional and committed to steering the club away from danger. With a crucial fixture against Sunderland on the horizon, the defender understands that individual feelings must be set aside for the greater good of the Spurs squad as they fight for survival.
"I need to switch on the Tottenham mindset, try to get out of the bad situation we’re in and, like I always do, give everything in every training session, in every match, and try to move forward," he added. For a club that has just appointed Roberto De Zerbi to fix the mess left by his predecessors, such leadership from the back will be essential.