Cristian Romero back in Tottenham training but will not be ready for Hoffenheim

Cristian Romero trained on Wednesday but will again be absent for Tottenham’s Europa League tie at Hoffenheim (Ben Whitley/PA)

Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero returned to training on Wednesday but has not travelled to Germany for their Europa League clash at Hoffenheim.

Romero has only played once during the last two months following a toe issue, which was followed by a groin injury sustained in his comeback against Chelsea on December 8.