Cristian Romero
SpursCB
Back Line Anchor
Apr 27, 1998 (28)
Right
6'1"
172 lb
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Anchors defense in victory
Romero generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Switzerland. He was subbed off due to injury in the 105th minute.
Analysis: Romero registered one block, one interception and two tackles across his 105 minutes in Saturday's 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland before being replaced by Nicolas Otamendi, combining with Lisandro Martinez to limit Switzerland's attacking threat after Dan Ndoye's equalizer and contributing to the defensive organization that kept the Swiss to one goal across 120 minutes despite their sustained pressure following breel Embolo's red card. The Tottenham Hotspur centre-back's physical authority and ability to dominate aerial duels remain essential qualities heading into the England semi-final.
Scores one goal
Romero scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Egypt.
Analysis: Romero delivered the key contribution to Argentina's turnaround in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Egypt, rising to meet Lionel Messi's teasing delivery from the right to power a header into the net in the second half and reduce the deficit to 2-1, sparking the comeback that ultimately produced the 92nd-minute winner, also registering one shot, two interceptions and three tackles (three won) and four aerial duel wins across his 89 minutes. The centre-back's goal came at the most crucial moment of Argentina's knockout campaign, and his physical dominance and defensive authority heading into the quarterfinals make him one of the most important players in the world champion's squad.
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