Tottenham Hotspur fans breathed a collective sigh of relief as their key center-back, Cristian Romero, was spotted back in training with the Argentina national team after concerns arose regarding a potential injury during international duty. Romero, who delivered an impressive performance against Ecuador last week, is set to return to the club in the coming days.

Under the management of Ange Postecoglou, Spurs have enjoyed an unbeaten start to the Premier League season, and much of this success can be attributed to the solid defensive partnership between Romero and his new teammate, Mickey van der Ven. Remarkably, this pair has yet to commit a single foul, providing a strong foundation for the team.

Speculation about Romero's condition arose after the 2026 World Cup qualifier, but this was swiftly dispelled when he was seen back on the training field, gearing up for a second international fixture against Bolivia. Notably, this game will be played at an altitude of nearly 12,000 feet above sea level, a challenge that even required extra oxygen for players during Brazil's visit in 2017.

Another pivotal figure in Postecoglou's setup is James Maddison, who has been on fire in midfield. His outstanding performances have earned him a fourth cap for the England national team, where he was deployed in an unconventional left-wing role by manager Gareth Southgate during England's recent 1-1 draw. Maddison continues to draw attention and opposition fouls, underscoring his importance both for club and country. Thankfully, despite concerns every time he takes a tumble, he has emerged unscathed thus far.

Maddison is set to feature for the Three Lions once more as they face Scotland at Hampden Park on Tuesday, a fixture likely to be highly charged with nothing but bragging rights at stake. Spurs supporters may hope for his exclusion to preserve his fitness, given his pivotal role for the club.

Following the recent Ukraine result, Maddison took to Instagram, writing, "Not the prettiest game tonight but a point closer to qualification for the Euros next summer."

Meanwhile, Tottenham continues to await the return of Rodrigo Bentancur, Ryan Sessegnon, and Bryan Gil, all of whom have been sidelined for an extended period. Bentancur, in particular, faces the prospect of months more on the sidelines.

Richarlison, who recently returned to action for Brazil after a minor knock sustained during the Carabao Cup defeat to Fulham, has struggled to find the net. His visible frustration was evident as he was seen in tears on the bench during Brazil's 5-1 win over Bolivia. Postecoglou will be hoping for a fit and confident Richarlison as Spurs prepare to host Sheffield United on Saturday. With an already impressive midfield lineup, the potential return of Bentancur offers optimism for further strengthening the squad when he eventually makes his comeback.