Cristian Romero has hit out at the Spurs board for a lack of investment in the squad, amid a difficult start to the season.
Ange Postecoglou is under pressure following a disappointing start to the campaign, with the North London side 11th in the Premier League table and seven points adrift of the Champions League places. On Sunday, Spurs blew a two-goal lead to lose 4-3 at home to top-four rivals Chelsea.
Romero has defended Postecoglou’s position and does not believe the manager is to blame for his side’s struggles. He instead pointed the finger at the board over a lack of investment, insisting Spurs must spend to compete with the Premier League’s top teams.
The Argentina international’s comments come despite Spurs breaking their transfer record to sign Dominic Solanke in the summer. Spurs also rank second in the Premier League for gross spend and net spend since Postecoglou’s appointment as manager.
Speaking to Spanish broadcaster Telemundo Deportes, Romero said a lack of investment is causing Spurs to fall behind their rivals.
“Manchester City competes every year, you see how Liverpool strengthens its squad, Chelsea strengthens their squad, doesn’t do well, strengthens again, and now they’re seeing results. Those are the things to imitate,” he said.
“You have to realise that something is going wrong, hopefully, they [the board] realise it.
“The last few years, it’s always the same – first the players, then the coaching staff changes, and it’s always the same people responsible.
“Hopefully they realise who the true responsible ones are and we move forward because it’s a beautiful club that, with the structure it has, could easily be competing for the title every year.”
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