tottenham Argentina have received welcome news after Cristian Romero's latest World Cup injury scare ultimately proved to be nothing serious.
The Spurs captain was forcibly removed during Argentina's dramatic comeback win over Egypt. Given his recent history of knee problems, this immediately raised concerns.
There was natural concern after Romero left the field late in the match. Initial fears suggested that the Defender might have suffered another significant blow. But now those concerns have come to an end.
according to silver dayMedical tests confirmed that Romero suffered only left calf strain. Therefore, he will be available for Argentina's World Cup quarter-final against Switzerland on Saturday.
This represents a huge relief for both Lionel Scaloni and Tottenham. This comes after the defender's physical condition once again made headlines.
fear of injury proves nothing
Romero's substitution against Egypt led to speculation that he had suffered another injury. This was particularly worrying as he had spent most of the tournament managing fitness issues.
The Argentine outlet reports that there has been no serious damage, with the Tottenham defender expected to train normally as Scaloni prepares his side for the last-eight clash.
Argentina's starting players have completed recovery work after the win over Egypt, while the coaching staff has only three training sessions to prepare for Switzerland.
Although Scaloni is still considering whether to make tactical changes, Romero is expected to be available for selection.
despite this Reaching the tournament without full fitnessRomero remains one of Argentina's leading artists.
He has already scored decisive headers against both Cape Verde and Egypt. This has led to fresh praise in the Argentinian media. nation this week described him as a player who "Marshall defends and finishes as No. 9".
With the injury scare now behind them, both Argentina and Tottenham can breathe a sigh of relief as Romero prepares for another important test against Switzerland.
