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Romero wouldn't have seen red if referee 'did his job' - Frank

Romero wouldn't have seen red if referee 'did his job' - Frank

Summary

Tottenham Hotspur lost 2-1 to Liverpool in a Premier League match where Tottenham's Cristian Romero was sent off after receiving two yellow cards. Spurs manager Thomas Frank criticized the referee's decisions, suggesting they contributed to Romero's first booking. Despite playing with fewer players, Tottenham managed to score but couldn't equalize before the game ended.

Key Facts

  • Tottenham lost to Liverpool with a final score of 2-1.
  • Cristian Romero received two yellow cards, leading to his ejection from the match.
  • Referee John Brooks called the game, with involvement from video assistant referees (VAR).
  • Spurs manager Thomas Frank disagreed with the referee's decision on the first yellow card.
  • Tottenham has had 11 home league defeats in 2025, the most in a calendar year for the team.
  • Cristian Romero has been cautioned multiple times, receiving 34 yellow cards and three red cards in his Premier League career.
  • Tottenham and Bournemouth have the highest number of yellow cards this season.
  • Despite being a player short, Tottenham narrowed Liverpool's lead with a late goal.

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