Tottenham’s £21.6m Player Misses Season Kickoff, Receives Words of Encouragement from Cristian Romero

In the aftermath of an injury suffered in the pre-season, young Tottenham Hotspur’s winger Bryan Gil receives a message from Cristian Romero.

Romero reached out to Gil on Instagram, acknowledging that the £21.6m player will not be part of the game at the season’s commencement.

After undergoing a surgical procedure for a groin issue, Gil will miss the start of the season.

Gil, however, did not accompany Ange Postecoglou’s team on their tour of Australia and Asia.

The coach has leveraged the pre-season to assess the potential of as many players as he can.

Several athletes who fell out of favour under Antonio Conte might find themselves back on the team.

Tanguy Ndombele is expected to play in the upcoming season, and Giovani Lo Celso might get a second shot at it.

Gil, the 22-year-old winger, instead focused on improving his fitness at Hotspur Way.

Romero has sent a motivating message to Gil as he begins his rehabilitation journey.

While the timing of his surgical procedure may sideline him for a few months, it could lead to more severe long-term effects.

Post-Surgery, Romero Sends Gil a Motivational Message

Romero responded to Tottenham’s Instagram post that confirmed Gil’s injury.

He remarked: “Dale amigo te esperamos”, signifying – ‘We are waiting for you, friend.’

Before this announcement, there was much debate around Gil’s future in Tottenham.

Sevilla expressed interest in taking Gil back on loan; however, Tottenham decided to let him go only in exchange for a significant transfer fee.

As Gil has already spent two loan periods away from the club, this season was set to be a pivotal one for his career at Tottenham.

Postecoglou’s game plan could particularly favour this young Spaniard, more than any other coach he’s experienced in North London.

Postecoglou encourages his wingers to aggressively drive forward, take on their opponents, and deliver ground-level crosses towards the goal.

Gil possesses these capabilities, even if he may be considered somewhat physically undersized for the Premier League.

Romero hopes for a swift recovery for Gil, suggesting a close rapport between them.

The Argentinian defender anticipates a significant season and hopes Gil will be in good form to contribute shortly.

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