Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has been called up to Argentina’s preliminary squad for their World Cup qualifying matches later in March despite not playing competitively this year. Romero has been sidelined with a groin injury since he limped off during Spurs’ 4-3 loss at home to Chelsea on December 8.

Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has been selected in Argentina's preliminary squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil in March. Romero's last competitive appearance came in Spurs' 4-3 derby loss to Chelsea on 8 December,

Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero has been included in a preliminary squad for Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers — despite not playing since November. The 26-year-old has played just 15 minutes of club football since the 2-1 defeat by Ipswich Town on November 10.

Cuti Romero hasn’t played a match for Tottenham Hotspur since the home loss for Chelsea in early December, and has been slowly rehabilitating an injured foot since that time. We are still waiting for his return to Tottenham’s first team squad,

Tottenham defender Cristiano Romero is named in Argentina's squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil, alongside Manchester City teenager Claudio Echeverri.