Tottenham youngster reveals Cristian Romero shook sense into him during angry moments
One Tottenham Hotspur youngster has narrated how Cristian Romero shook some sense into him last year after seeing how he was behaving in training.
One often forgets just how difficult it is for younger players to be subject to the unforgiving environment that is football at the highest level and the scrutiny that comes with it.
That is why what the likes of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall have achieved in their debut Premier League season is extremely impressive.
These starlets have had the fortune of being able to share the dressing room with some experienced heads like Cristian Romero, and one Tottenham Hotspur youngster has now shed light on how the Argentine’s influence helped him.
Alejo Veliz reveals Cristian Romero story from Tottenham days
Veliz’s recent loan spells have not gone according to plan and the striker now faces a big decision this summer regarding what next step to take.
The 21-year-old has now been speaking to the Argentine press, and he explained how his compatriot, Romero, drove some sense to him last season when he was frustrated at not getting opportunities at Tottenham.
Veliz told Ole: “At Tottenham, I probably got angry when I didn’t get involved much, and one day Cuti grabbed me and said, ‘You’re at Tottenham, you’re 20. Enjoy this, it’s crazy, you’re at the top level’.
“That’s when you realize the kind of person they are. Cuti went through a lot to become a world champion. Coco (Lamela) and Acuña also helped me. They support you so you can go into training with the best of your ability.”
Tottenham may lose Romero’s leadership this summer
This incident narrated by Veliz shows the important role that leaders like the 26-year-old play in what is a very young Spurs side.
However, the Lilywhites may face the difficult task of having to replace the centre-back’s leadership soon as it has been widely reported that Romero wants to leave Tottenham this summer amidst Atletico Madrid’s interest.
That being said, it seems Romero’s mind is fully focused on winning the Europa League for Spurs in the coming weeks, despite his future transfer plans.
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