Cristian Romero reveals Lionel Messi inspiration for 'beautiful' Newcastle goal - The Mirror

Cristian Romero was the hero for Spurs against Newcastle with his two goals but one strike from the Argentine defender certainly caught the eye more than the other

Tottenham star Cristian Romero hinted that his late wonderstrike vs Newcastle was almost Lionel Messi-esque. The Argentina defender scored twice as the North London side battled to a point at St James’ Park on Tuesday evening.

His second strike was certainly memorable as his overhead kick in the 95th minute went through a number of bodies before finding the net. And Romero has since underlined how crucial it could be given Spurs’ recent form.

He said: "The first goal was very important. In the last three or four games the team weren't good enough. It has been a difficult time but especially in this game I love the mentality."

Speaking about the strike, Romero suggested that it was a goal potentially befitting of compatriot Messi. He said: "Every day with Leo Messi in the national team I watch him and it is a beautiful goal."

Romero, 27, has now scored three goals in 15 appearances for Spurs this season, having only found the net once last term. Speaking about his defender’s effort, Spurs boss Thomas Frank said: “The perfect bicycle kick, hit the shin, aiming for the bottom corner.

“I think let's start praising Cuti, I think he deserved that for all of the top performance, defending, on the ball, coolness, calmness, duels. And then getting up there and scoring two goals.

“I think the bicycle kick will most likely get a little bit more praise, but I think the header is more exceptional, the way he does that is better than many strikers.

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“That said, I think I really liked the character, the mentality in the team, what they showed after three tough games, I think it's been. To go here, the fourth game in 10 days, the third away game, very difficult place, going down two times, being behind two times, and come back, it shows everything about the willingness and the mentality in the team.”

Tuesday evening’s draw leaves Tottenham in 11th in the Premier League, having failed to win any of their last five league games. Thomas Frank’s men will be back in action this weekend as they welcome London rivals Brentford.

Newcastle in the meantime are 13th ahead of this weekend’s clash with Burnley at St James’ Park. Eddie Howe’s side will then turn their attention to Champions League action, with a trip to German side Bayer Leverkusen to come next week.

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