Ange Postecoglou hints that Tottenham could exclude Cristian Romero from the summer tournament

Ange Postecoglou has hinted that Tottenham could stop Cristian Romero from playing in this summer's Olympics.

Romero admitted earlier this week that he would like to participate with his country in the Paris Games, which will take place in July and end on August 10, a week before the new first division the season begins.

“I would like to be in the Olympic Games” Romero said Sports TyC.

“I never had the opportunity to be there. Anything for the national team, obviously I would like to be there. If (Javier) Mascherano wants to take me, I am available.”

PostecoglouHowever, he wants most players to get a much-needed rest, given both Euro 2024 and the Copa América is also on the horizon.

rosemary it is likely that he will be summoned for Argentina in the South American tournament, which begins in mid-June and concludes on July 15.

“The Olympics are a bit of a different issue because clubs are not obliged to allow players to go to the Olympics,” Postecoglou said.

“From that perspective, we have a bit more of a say than other internationals. Certainly, from our name as a club, we will always look to make sure there is a balance.”

“He hasn't talked to me about it, no one has talked to me about it, but I guess good advice would be with the Copa America at the same time and hopefully getting ready for a great season next year.” “I will be suggesting that rest is a better policy.”

Tottenham will play a postseason friendly on Postecoglou's land against Newcastle in Melbourne.

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The Australian admitted that the club weighed the decision before giving him the green light.

“I suppose with all these decisions there will always be guesswork and scrutiny as to why they are made,” he said.

“But from our perspective, like any club, we weigh the benefits and costs of doing something. For one reason or another, we haven't had many games this year and there was a unique opportunity for us to have a game.” At the end of the year.

“Obviously I'm part of that discussion and we're aware of the players and the schedule. We weighed everything up and thought it was going to be really beneficial for us as a football club, and we've gone down that path.”