Ex-Tottenham defender Ramon Vega says Cristiano Romero's decision to fly back to Argentina and not be present at Spurs' final day of the season is an "utter disgrace and disrespectful".
Although Spurs' boss Roberto de Zerbi has defended Romero's decision to return to Argentina to complete "rehab" for his knee injury, he "100%" understands why fans are upset about it.
Vega said: "Before the 1999 League Cup final I was already limping with a broken ankle for weeks before the final. I also had my Swiss international games coming up after the final at Wembley!
"I risked my international career for the club playing with a broken ankle to finally win a cup."
Romero was named in the starting line-up when Argentina beat France in the 2022 World Cup final.
The 28-year-old has featured in his national team's last three games, and captained the side in the 1-0 victory over Mauritania in March.
vega continued: "I was out for nearly nine months after the final with a risk of not coming back! I thought I was crazy then, but I'm telling you what I would do it again and again. Winning for Spurs is a privilege and it is to wear the shirt."