Tottenham pulled off a coup against in-form Liverpool in their EFL Cup semi-final match yesterday, besting their opponents against all odds. However, their victory was marred by a horrific incident that saw Rodrigo Bentancur exit the field due to a head injury. As such, the Uruguayan midfielder’s premature departure from the clash has left the entire footballing fraternity concerned. So, what actually happened to the 27-year-old sportsman?
Here’s everything you need to know regarding Bentancur’s latest ailment.
How did Rodrigo Bentancur get injured?
Rodrigo Bentancur sustained a head injury in Tottenham’s recent match against Liverpool, which the home side won by 1-0.
The episode occurred around the 15th-minute mark of the said clash. During an early Spurs corner, Bentancur attempted a diving header in a bid to give his side the lead. However, the midfielder ended up missing the ball and instead landed head-first on the ground. Seeing that their player was unable to get back to his feet, Tottenham’s medical team rushed onto the field to assess the situation. After tending to him on the pitch for 10 minutes, the staff escorted a still Bentancur on a stretcher.
Following the match, Tottenham provided an update on Rodrigo Bentancur’s injury, stating that the player was conscious and talking. Head coach Ange Postecoglu also shared his two cents on the Urugayan’s state, noting, “There’s nothing too detailed [at this stage]. He was conscious when he came off the field, and he’s been taken to hospital for some observations so we’re hoping he’ll be okay,” as per MSN.
To everyone’s relief, the ex-Juventus star has since come out to assure fans of his stable condition. Rodrigo Bentancur took to social media to brief everyone about his injury, confirming that he was “all good.” He conveyed the update by sharing a photo alongside his girlfriend and also expressed gratitude for all the supportive messages.
At the time of writing, the period for which Bentancur could be sidelined remains unclear. In the meantime, Tottenham will be taking on Tamworth in their third-round FA Cup tie.
