Tottenham defender Cristian Romero is delighted to be back in action.

Missing three games last month due to an adductor issue, Romero returned to the starting XI against Fulham and Marseille. Certainly a frustrating period for the player as he was forced to watch on from the sidelines, the centre-back was using the time to work hard to ensure he was back to fitness sooner rather than later.

"To be honest, it's tough being out injured. I don't like missing matches," he said. "It's difficult, but I guess I don't waste time. I work on my strength with a view to promptly regaining my fitness. I don't like being out of the team so I'm always in a hurry to be back on my feet.

"That's the only thing in my mind, to get back to the team as soon as possible. Let's hope I keep in good health from now on with no further injuries."

He also said: "For this season, on a personal level, I would like to add my name to that of the players who have won a trophy here at Tottenham - that would be the greatest achievement.

"I think it's in our grasp. It's my personal target, to achieve it as a team, with this manager.

"(Antonio) Conte's experience is well known and, to me, it's very important to have him as my coach. I have learned from him over the past few months that we've worked together and there's still plenty more to learn, so I'm eager to learn and listen to what he has to say on a daily basis. We are one of the top teams out there. We just need to push ourselves, continue on this path we're on and meet the expectations that we have."