Danny Rose has apologised to Tottenham for his “ill-judged” comments to a newspaper when the England full-back criticised the club’s lack of transfer activity and said he wants to return “back up north” before he retires.
On Thursday, the 27-year-old, who is recovering from a knee injury, aired his grievances in an outspoken interview with The Sun.
“Having had time to consider my actions, I acknowledge the timing and manner of what I said was ill-judged,” said Rose via a statement from his agents Base Soccer, which was published on Friday afternoon.
Statement from Base Soccer client, Danny Rose: pic.twitter.com/AvYZR5s3wv
— Base Soccer Agency (@BaseSoccer) August 11, 2017
“My words were not meant to offend and for that I would like to apologise to the chairman, manager, my team-mates and the fans. I’d also like to wish the lads good luck ahead of Sunday’s game against Newcastle.”
Mauricio Pochettino was due to hold his press conference on Friday afternoon before Spurs’ opening Premier League game against Newcastle on Sunday.
Scans on Kieran Trippier’s ankle injury have confirmed minor ligament damage. The defender limped out of the friendly victory over Juventus last week, with Tottenham stating he now faces “a short recovery time”.