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Romero skips Spurs' relegation clash to back Belgrano in Argentina final

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Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to miss his club's final Premier League match against Everton on Sunday, travelling to Argentina instead for Belgrano's AFA Liga Torneo Apertura final against River Plate.

Belgrano president Luis Artime confirmed Romero can use the club's training facility while recovering from the injury he sustained against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in April. Romero recently posted a congratulations video after Belgrano qualified for their first Argentina Primera Division Apertura final.

Spurs boss Roberto de Zerbi praised Romero before Tuesday's defeat by Chelsea, speaking on the defender's future amid summer transfer links. De Zerbi is expected to address the situation in Friday's press conference as Spurs face relegation battle against Everton.