Jamie O’Hara is frustrated with Cristian Romero’s lack of self-control and believes the Argentinean will never stop taking risks in his challenges.
Romero was sent off for his tackle on Enzo Fernandez last month, and he only just returned from a three-game suspension. In his first game back, the center back nearly made the same error.
The 25-year-old made a nasty challenge on Callum Wilson in the 80th minute as Spurs were easily winning against Newcastle. His studs caught the Magpies striker in the ankle.
Thank goodness, Referee Chris Kavanagh chose to show a yellow card rather than a red one to Tottenham and the defender.
Romero was fortunate to avoid being sent off, according to a number of pundits, including Gary Neville, Michael Dawson, and Jamie Redknapp. The latter even questioned the role the Argentine is setting for the younger players by serving as the club’s vice captain (Sky Sports via The Mirror).
O’Hara expects repeat offence from Cristian Romero
Romero is starting to pose a problem for Ange Postecoglou, according to O’Hara, who doesn’t think the center back has what it takes to change his ways.
About the tackle, the former Spurs midfielder said to talkSPORT on December 12, 9:40 am: “I just don’t understand what goes through his head; he’s a fantastic player, a world-class player.”
And I am aware that he plays riskily; some athletes take risks all the time. You recently returned from a three-game ban.
“I just think he needs to learn to be able to [stop], but I just don’t think he can,” the player said. “If he gets sent off, he gets four games. As a player, I believe it’s just in him, and the way he tackles is so
“He presents a challenge for us, but the players support him, and he excels when he’s on the field despite playing at the edge.” He doesn’t dedicate enough time to it, which is the issue.
Postescoglou or one of his aides would undoubtedly talk to Romero about the tackle and tell him how fortunate he was not to face a harsher penalty. It remains to be seen if that has the desired effect on the 25-year-old.
