Tottenham supporters were left outraged after key defender Cristian Romero was taken off in tears during the clash with Sunderland. With Spurs already trailing 1-0, Romero was guiding the ball back to his goalkeeper when Brian Brobbey nudged him from behind, leading to a collision with Antonin Kinsky.
The Argentine could not continue and had to be substituted. Should the injury prove serious, it could rule him out for the remainder of the season as Tottenham battle to avoid relegation, and may even jeopardize his World Cup chances — which likely explains his emotional reaction.
Brobbey, meanwhile, was fortunate to escape a second yellow card, sparking anger among fans online. One supporter described the incident as “a really nasty challenge,” while others insisted he was fully aware of his actions and put both Romero and Kinsky at risk. Some went as far as calling it disgraceful and questioning why he remained on the pitch after the incident.

