Tottenham: Cristian Romero shares cryptic photo amid ‘scandalous’ absence from clash vs Everton

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(Credit: Imago) Sun 24 May 2026 8:30, UK Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Cristian Romero has angered fans with the news that he will not be in attendance for their final day clash with Everton on Sunday. That decision has angered fans in North London ahead of what is undoubtedly the biggest game of their season in the Premier League, and Roberto De Zerbi admitted that he understands the supporters’ frustrations.

MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Cristian Romero shares London-based Instagram storyRomero has been out of action for Tottenham since the 1-0 defeat away at Sunderland on 12 April, and it has been known for several weeks that his campaign in already over. Former Spurs star Glenn Hoddle has branded the decision as “scandalous,” according to BBC Sport, while ex-midfielder Jamie O’Hara labelled it as a “sackable offence” on talkSPORT earlier this week.Romero himself has now responded to the outcry by sharing a cryptic photo which appears to show him in London on his Instagram story on Saturday.

It is unclear whether the photo was actually taken yesterday or whether the defender has simply re-posted an old image, but it has sent fans into speculation on X that he may yet be present at Sunday’s clash with Everton. De Zerbi’s men will see their fate decided one way or the other against Everton on Sunday, and it remains to be seen whether Romero has already shown his face at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the final time.