Postecoglou Confirms Bentancur Out for Two Weeks Following Concussion
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has revealed that midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur will be sidelined for the next fortnight after suffering a concussion during Spurs' Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg victory over Liverpool on Wednesday.
The Uruguay international collapsed unchallenged while attempting a header from a corner in the match at north London. After receiving oxygen on the pitch, Bentancur was taken to the hospital for further evaluation.
Postecoglou confirmed that the incident resulted in a concussion, and Bentancur will miss the next four matches as Tottenham adhere to the Premier League's concussion protocols.
“All good. He’s back home and feeling fine,” Postecoglou shared. “Thankfully, it looks like just a concussion and nothing more. Obviously, we follow the protocols, so it’s a couple of weeks to ensure everything is okay.”
Bentancur’s absence means he will miss Spurs’ FA Cup third-round tie against National League side Tamworth on Sunday, followed by key fixtures against Arsenal on 15 January and Everton on 19 January in the Premier League. He is also set to miss Tottenham's Europa League clash with Hoffenheim on 23 January.
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