Cristian Romero says Tottenham teammate is a ‘pain in the neck’ to play against
Cristian Romero has named the one Tottenham teammate he thinks would be a nightmare to play against, with the player now linked with a move away from Tottenham.
Cristian Romero’s 2024/25 season has been a rollercoaster both on and off the pitch, a campaign filled with highs and lows that summed up Tottenham Hotspur’s year as a whole.
The Argentine centre-back endured a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury, missing over two months of action, and even after his return, there were moments where lapses in concentration crept into his game, costing Tottenham valuable points in the Premier League.
However, in Europe, the 27-year-old marshalled the Spurs backline superbly during Tottenham’s run to the UEFA Europa League title, keeping a clean sheet in the final, earning the player of the match honour and scooping the player of the tournament award. In doing so, he helped end the club’s 17-year wait for silverware.
Cristian Romero names Richarlison as a nightmare opponent
Away from the pitch, Cristian Romero recently made headlines for openly expressing his desire to leave Tottenham Hotspur, as revealed in an interview with Gaston Edul – an admission that sparked fresh interest in the Argentine defender.
But this time, Romero’s media duties took a different turn. Instead of discussing his future, he was asked to name the toughest opponent he has ever faced.
Interestingly, Romero pointed to his Tottenham teammate Richarlison as one of the most difficult players to come up against.
Speaking to Edul, Romero said, “I think Richarlison is also another pain in the neck, but I know him well now. He is a character, but yes, in the national team, if I were to face him, he would be in pain.”
Tottenham’s Cristian Romero and Richarlison could clash again soon
Indeed, Cristian Romero and Richarlison are no strangers on the pitch, having gone head-to-head several times before linking up at Tottenham, with their battles dating back to Richarlison’s time at Everton, well before his 2022 move to north London.
On the international stage, the pair have also been involved in fierce encounters when Argentina take on Brazil – two sides with no shortage of rivalry.
Of course, the pair may find themselves on opposite sides again sooner rather than later, as it has been reported that Richarlison is considering his Tottenham future, with Everton said to be interested in re-signing Richarlison.
With Liam Delap – a previous Toffees target – now bound for Chelsea, the Merseyside club could step up their pursuit of the Brazilian, aiming to bring him to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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