Last year, Lionel Messi labelled Tottenham star Cristian Romero as 'extraordinary' following Argentina's Copa America glory. But, following the defender's shaky display in his nation's World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's admission has come back to bite him.
Argentina conceded two goals in seven minutes in what was a shock turnaround after the South American champions looked set to cruise to victory. Lionel Scaloni's side had three goals ruled out due to offside in the first-half, with frontmen Messi and Lautaro Martinez leading the line to excellent effect.
But the Saudis launched out of the blocks and clambered ahead amid a defensive horror show put on by Romero and former Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi. Things improved after Manchester United centre-half Lisandro Martinez came on for Romero but by then the damage had been done.
