Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has been ruled out for between five and eight weeks due to a knee injury sustained against Sunderland, according to reports in Argentina.
Romero was seen leaving the pitch against Sunderland in tears after a clash with his own goalkeeper, Antonin Kinsky.
It looked like a worrying injury for the Spurs defender, but Roberto De Zerbi was unable to provide a clear update when speaking to the media after the game.
Any injury sustained so close to the end of the season is always going to be a major blow.
Tottenham having Romero unavailable for even two or three games could be crucial as they look to avoid being relegated from the Premier League over the next few weeks.
Tottenham Injury Blow: Cristian Romero
According to Argentine journalist Martin Arevalo, Romero has a knee injury that could see him on the treatment table for between five to eight weeks.
Arevalo confirms the good news for Argentina, with Romero likely to be fit for the World Cup later this year, but Tottenham fans won't be best pleased.
It's a huge blow for them in their fight to remain in the Premier League, as they sit in the relegation zone with just six games remaining.
Journalist Gustavo Edul has provided an update himself, suggesting his season is over due to being out for six weeks.
One Tottenham Star Needs to Step Up
One player who needs to step up in the absence of Romero is Micky van de Ven.
The Dutch centre-back has struggled to hit the heights expected of him this season, and it's time for him to rescue Spurs over the coming weeks.
De Zerbi will be missing a lot of experience from his back line with Romero on the sidelines, so Van de Ven needs to lead from the back.
Tottenham fans will be incredibly angry and disappointed with most of their squad after what they've produced this season, but it's an opportunity for players like Van de Ven to stand up and be counted, rescuing Spurs from the threat of relegation.