Thomas Frank confirms on the spot Cristian Romero resolution after record-equalling pink card in Tottenham Hotspur defeat

Thomas Frank has confirmed that he won’t take away Cristian Romero as his captain at Tottenham regardless of one other pink card.

Romero was despatched off within the twenty ninth minute of their 2-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester United on Saturday afternoon.

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The Argentine was dismissed after a problem that caught Casemiro on the ankle and left referee Michael Oliver with a easy resolution.

Throughout his 5 seasons at Spurs, the centre-back has been despatched off six occasions in all competitions.

That is essentially the most of any Premier League participant throughout this era, and his newest pink will see him miss their subsequent 4 matches.

Romero will most notably be absent from their north London derby in opposition to title challengers Arsenal on February 22.

Spurs head coach Frank was requested about his captain and if there’s any remorse over giving him the armband firstly of the season.

“No, there’s not,” he mentioned. “Additionally, he mentioned he was sorry for the incident, apologised to his team-mates within the altering room.

“No, I believe he is some of the vital gamers, and I believe when he performs prime, he is driving the workforce.”

A reporter then steered that Romero’s pink card inside half an hour away to United could have achieved no favours to an under-pressure Frank.