December 11, 2024 at 4:36 AM

Cristian Romero Criticizes Tottenham Management: 'We Don't Win Trophies Because of You!'

Cristian Romero, Tottenham Hotspur's defender, attributes the club's recent lack of success to insufficient investment by the management, urging them to emulate the strengthening strategies of rivals like Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea.

Cristian Romero Criticizes Tottenham Management: 'We Don't Win Trophies Because of You!'

Cristian Romero, the central defender for Tottenham Hotspur, has openly criticized the club's management, holding them accountable for the team's prolonged trophy drought. In a candid interview, Romero expressed his frustration, stating, "Manchester City competes every year; you see how Liverpool strengthens its squad, Chelsea strengthens their squad, doesn't do well, strengthens again, and now they're seeing results. Those are the things to imitate."

He further emphasized the need for introspection within the club's hierarchy: "You have to realize that something is going wrong; hopefully, they [the Tottenham board] realize it. The last few years, it's always the same—first the players, then the coaching staff changes, and it's always the same people responsible."

Romero's comments come in the wake of Tottenham's 4-3 defeat to Chelsea, a match where the team squandered a two-goal lead. This loss has intensified scrutiny on the club's leadership, especially considering that Tottenham's last major trophy was the League Cup in 2008. Despite significant investments in recent years, the club has struggled to compete consistently at the highest levels.

Highlighting the club's potential, Romero remarked, "It's a beautiful club that, with the structure it has, could easily be competing ... ." His statements reflect a growing sentiment among players and fans that systemic issues within the club's management are hindering Tottenham's ability to achieve sustained success.