By LUKE POWER, SPORTS REPORTER

Published: 13:52, 19 October 2025 | Updated: 13:58, 19 October 2025

Tottenham were forced to replace Cristian Romero at late notice going into their clash with Aston Villa.

Romero had been named in Thomas Frank's starting line-up for their first game back after the international break.

But an injury in the warm-up saw Romero unable to play and Spurs announced that Kevin Danso had taken his place. 

It also meant that fellow defender Micky van de Ven had to step up and take the armband ahead of a momentous day. 

Going into the clash, Tottenham sat fifth in the table with the chance to leapfrog Bournemouth, who were pegged back by Jean-Philippe Mateta for a 3-3 draw by Crystal Palace on Saturday. 

More to follow.  

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