Tottenham Hotspur star Cristian Romero is keen to make the Argentina Olympics squad
Tottenham Hotspur star Cristian Romero has recently expressed his wish to represent Argentina in the Paris Olympic Games. It’s indeed a tricky situation for Tottenham. While representing his country at the Paris Olympics is a matter of pride for Romero, it does pose challenges for Tottenham in terms of their preseason preparations and the start of the Premier League season.
With the Paris Olympics ending just three days before the Premier League kicks off, there’s very little time for Romero to rejoin the Tottenham squad, get back into training, and prepare for the upcoming season. This tight timeline could disrupt the team’s plans and affect their readiness for the new campaign.
Moreover, losing one of their key players for a significant portion of the preseason could impact the team’s cohesion and preparation for the challenges ahead. Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham’s manager, will likely be concerned about the potential disruption to his squad’s preparations and may prefer to have Romero available for the entirety of the preseason.
Romero, however, has made his decision and says the following to support it (h/t The Standard):
“I never had the chance to be in the Olympic Games and I would love to. Obviously, it doesn’t depend on me, but if you want to take me I am available for the Argentine national team. I continue with the same enthusiasm and desire as always to continue doing things as well at the club to continue having the possibility of being here.”
Will Tottenham let Romero follow through with this decision?
Tottenham’s stance on the 25-year-old’s potential participation in the Paris Olympics is understandable given the importance of the Premier League and the potential impact on the team’s preparations for the upcoming season.
Romero has emerged as a crucial player for Spurs, and his absence during a crucial period of preseason training could disrupt the team’s plans and cohesion. With the Premier League being the primary focus for both the club and its supporters, there may be reluctance to release Romero for the Olympics, especially considering the tournament is not officially recognized by FIFA.
Clubs do have the authority to veto call-ups for non-FIFA-recognized tournaments, and Tottenham may exercise this option to prioritize Romero’s availability for their preseason preparations and the start of the Premier League campaign. Participating in two major tournaments within a short span could also increase the risk of fatigue and injuries for Romero, further underscoring the club’s cautious approach.
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Given that the player is also a shoo-in to be named in Argentina’s Copa America squad, Romero is in line for a busy summer. With little to no downtime between seasons, he could struggle to battle burnout when the 2024-25 European football season kicks off.
