Cristian Romero criticised for part in Brahim Diaz’s goal for AC Milan towards Tottenham, but manages to keep away from a purple card for his hefty challenge on Sandro Tonali in Champions League clash

Cristian Romero was criticised for his job in AC Milan’s early target, but was probably lucky to escape a crimson card afterwards in the match.

Spurs travelled to the San Siro to confront the Italian giants in the initial leg of their Champions League Spherical of 16 tie, but got off to a terrible start as they fell guiding on seven minutes.

Romero unsuccessful to acquire an aerial duel in opposition to Theo Hernandez, and the onrushing defender was capable to get a shot absent.

Fraser Forster was on hand to make not a single, but two terrific will save, only for Diaz to head on the target line to place Milan forward.

Romero, who has been outstanding for Spurs general since his summer arrival, was criticised for his involvement in the establish-up by Glenn Hoddle.

The previous Spurs midfielder advised BT Sport: “That’s where by Romero has acquired to do greater there.

“Hernandez gets above him, then he gets onto his ball, takes a shot there. What a preserve that is from Forster.

“But it is Diaz the third time, he just could not get his hand up rapid plenty of. This one hits him, he does not know as well substantially about it. That is a miraculous help save.

“You require a small little bit of luck there for it to drop for a white shirt but it does not. It falls to Diaz, he has the simple process of knocking the ball in almost on the line.”

Romero was then booked for a strong problem on Sandro Tonali who was on the break for Milan.

VAR checked for a red card but the referee’s unique decision stood, with Spurs continue to trying to find a way again into the activity.

On the tackle, Pearce said on commentary for talkSPORT: “I inform you what, I assume that is a red card. I really do.”