Cristian 'Cuti' Romero was sent off in the 29th minute of the first half in Tottenham's 2-0 defeat to Manchester United, which took place this Saturday at Old Trafford for the Premier League, after a harsh tackle on Casemiro that will earn him a four-match suspension. The direct red card, awarded by referee Michael Oliver, left the team with ten men for over an hour and worsened the delicate situation of the Argentine defender. The refereeing decision was immediate, and the Spurs captain left the field in silence, aware of the disciplinary consequences that loom, as it is his second sending-off of the season. The incident has abruptly shifted the focus back onto the Córdoba-born defender. His leadership and intensity remain undisputed, but in an uphill season, those same characteristics are once again becoming a problem for a team that can't find answers. In recent weeks, he had made headlines for scoring crucial goals that masked the team's defensive flaws, but in a matter of days, he was once again singled out for his imprudence and a temper that, once again, harmed his team at a critical moment. Only after that does the collective impact appear described. That situation had already raised alarms about his condition and his role within the group. The action was undeniable. Tottenham, already struggling, was put at a disadvantage from the start and failed to sustain the match with a player less.
