Tottenham have lodged an appeal with the FA in an effort to prevent a suspension.

Thomas Frank has offered fresh insight into Cristian Romero’s suspension status after the FA charged the defender following his dismissal in Tottenham’s clash with Liverpool.

Spurs are set to welcome Xavi Simons back on Wednesday night for their Premier League meeting with Bournemouth, with the Dutch midfielder returning after serving a three-match ban. His availability will be a significant lift for Tottenham, who have lacked creativity in recent weeks, managing just two goals across their last three matches.

Attention, however, has also been on Cristian Romero, with concerns that the defender could face an additional ban after his sending-off against Liverpool.

Frank addresses Romero suspension concerns

Romero’s conduct after receiving a second yellow card left him vulnerable to further punishment, with the Football Association charging him for failing to leave the pitch promptly and for confronting the referee. As a result, Spurs have been awaiting clarity, with the possibility of losing the centre-back adding to defensive uncertainty.

According to football.london, Thomas Frank has now confirmed that Tottenham have lodged an appeal and that Romero will be available for the Bournemouth fixture.

Tottenham keen to keep captain available

Frank will be eager to have his captain at his disposal as he looks to steady Tottenham’s inconsistent form. The north London side currently sit 13th in the Premier League, a position well below expectations for a team aiming to challenge near the top.

With fixtures coming thick and fast across multiple competitions, keeping key players fit and available has become increasingly vital for Spurs as they look to turn their season around.