While the news is a hammer blow for Tottenham's survival hopes, there is a silver lining for the player on the international stage. With the 2026 World Cup set to kick off in just under two months across the United States, Mexico and Canada, the projected recovery period should allow Romero to regain fitness in time for Argentina's title defence. The defender remains a cornerstone of Lionel Scaloni's backline and will be desperate to lead the Albiceleste this summer.
The injury marks a difficult period for the defender, who has struggled with physical setbacks recently. It is his second major scare in a short timeframe, following a concussion-related substitution during a high-stakes Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid last month. For Spurs, the absence of their leader comes at the worst possible moment as they sit 18th in the table.