The harsh clash between Cuti Romero and Jamie Vardy in Tottenham’s draw at Leicester in the Premier League

Jamie Vardy and Cuti Romero cross in the draw between Leicester and Tottenham

He Tottenham of the Christian Romero debuted in the Premier League with a 1-1 draw in their visit to Leicester City of Facundo Goodnight. During the first half, the Spurs took the lead with a goal from Pedro Porrowho scored with a header after a cross from James Maddison at minute 28. The home team, which had a lackluster performance in the first 45 minutes, reacted at minute 12 of the second half through Jamie Vardyone of the club’s historical references, who received a cross from Abdul Fatawu Issahaku and so on He got ahead of the Argentine defender to score his 191st goal for the institution.

And precisely The 37-year-old English striker was the protagonist when he was replaced shortly before the end by a rough crossing with the Argentine defender, who after observing Vardy making gestures to his teammates and fans showing his patch and the “1-0” with his fingers, referring to the historic Premier League achieved in 2016, Romero’s holiday he rebuked him. At that point, Vardy and Romero continued their tense verbal exchange, with several insults from a distance, which resulted in a standing ovation for the Leicester striker as he left the field.

It is worth remembering that Jamie Vardy, captain and idol of Leicester, carry 191 goals converted and was the team’s top scorer that was consecrated champion of the Premier League in the edition 2016 con Claudio Ranieri Of course, the Briton did not notice that he was facing a world champion like Cuti Romero, who did not let him pass. This was added to the similar confrontation they had last Sunday Enzo Fernandezanother Argentine footballer, and Erling Haaland of Manchester City.

Aside from this incident, Christian Romero played a crucial role in the equaliser. Cuti almost scored with a header in the first half, but also had the misfortune of accidentally setting up Jamie Vardywho equalised for the home team. In the middle of the match, Rodrigo Bentancur, Uruguayan midfielder and former Boca Juniors player, suffered an injury after a head clash and had to be replaced. Romero was one of the first to ask for medical help for his teammate.

Although Tottenham maintained a high percentage of possession, reaching 70%, failed to score again and lost offensive freshness. Leicesterfor its part, had opportunities to increase the score, highlighting a play in which Buonanotte set up Vardy, who was prevented by a remarkable save from the visiting goalkeeper.

On the following date, Tottenham will receive Evertonwhile Leicester will travel to face Fulham.