‘Big’ - Sky Sports journalist thrilled as ‘good news’ comes out of Tottenham

Taking to Twitter, Sky Sports reporter Lyall Thomas has reacted to some news out of Tottenham Hotspur involving star summer signing Cristian Romero.

As now confirmed by manager Antonio Conte, the former Atalanta centre-back and Serie A MVP award winner is now back in contention for Tottenham alongside Son Heung-min after a lengthy absence.

Romero has been sidelined since sustaining a ‘very serious’ injury during Argentina’s crunch World Cup qualifier against Brazil in November.

Conte has since had to cope with limited defensive options but now, in what the Italian has described as ‘good news‘, Romero has returned to the fold.

Taking to Twitter, reacting to the South American powerhouse’s comeback, Thomas believes his impact will be ‘big’ and has described his potential inclusion as ‘like a new signing’.

“Cristian Romero’s return might also feel like a new signing within the squad by the way,” the Sky man explained.

“He hasn’t been present in Tottenham’s upsurge under Antonio Conte so far, so anticipating a big impact in the final half of the campaign if he stays fit.”

Signed for £42 million last year, Romero could indeed be a major player for Tottenham over the remainder of 2021/2022.

His phenomenal campaign for Atalanta last season is a real indicator of his ability, with Italian football expert Conor Clancy calling Romero ‘one of the most exciting centre-backs in the world’ in an exclusive interview with The Transfer Tavern.

The 23-year-old also made an amazing 3.1 interceptions per 90 for Atalanta over 2020/2021 – far more than any Spurs player managed in that same season (WhoScored).

Indeed, if Romero can remain fully fit, he looks set to be a massive plus point for Conte.

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