Tottenham fans fume as injured captain Romero leaves the country before huge match

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCristian Romero has flown to Argentina (Getty)Cristian Romero, Tottenham Hotspur's captain, has sparked controversy by travelling to Argentina just days before the club's critical final Premier League match against Everton. Tottenham are currently embroiled in a desperate relegation battle, sitting only two points above 18th-placed West Ham United, following a recent 2-1 defeat to Chelsea. Despite being sidelined with an injury and already set to miss the crucial fixture, Romero was filmed back in Argentina ahead of attending his boyhood club Belgrano's title decider this weekend, a move that has angered the Spurs fanbase. Supporters are increasingly concerned about the prospect of relegation, which would be the club's first in 49 years, and Romero's absence from the country for this pivotal game could further strain his relationship with the club's faithful. Tottenham realistically need a point from the Everton match to guarantee their Premier League survival, as another defeat, coupled with a West Ham victory, would result in their relegation to the Championship. In fullTottenham captain Cristian Romero sparks fan fury by flying to Argentina before relegation deciderThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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