Rodrigo Bentancur - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Eligible again Bentancur has cleared a three-game Premier League suspension, so he'll be available for selection in upcoming fixtures.

Impact Bentancur should have a reasonable chance to bounce back as a starter, but he's not guaranteed to displace Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes from midfield slots, as the Spurs have achieved a winning streak with that duo. If he plays, the Uruguayan could serve as a reliable source of passes and defensive output, with the downside of his production coming from fouls committed and his lack of attacking upside.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham stuns with late equalizer against Manchester United with only 10 men Down a player due to Rodrigo Bentancur's red card, Tottenham earned a thrilling draw against Manchester United with a goal from Dominic Sola...

OCTOBER 10 • USATODAY.COM

Guimarães stunner seals comeback win for Arsenal over Leeds, 10-man Spurs draw at United

Bruno Guimarães has come off the bench to score on his home debut as defending champion Arsenal recovered to beat Leeds 2-1 in the Premier League

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Sent off vs. Manchester United Bentancur was sent off with a straight red card in Saturday's match against Manchester United.

Impact Bentancur engaged in a dispute with Luke Shaw, heading the left-back after a physical altercation and receiving a straight red card as a result. The midfielder is set to miss three games in a row due to the straight red card, meaning he'll miss the EPL matches against Coventry City, Chelsea and Crystal Palace. That means Bentancur's earliest chance to return will come against Leeds United on Nov. 7.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Spurs in defensive output Bentancur has started four of Tottenham's first five matches in 2026/27, going the full 90 minutes twice.

Impact Bentancur has held onto his starting role despite the summer arrivals of Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Conor Gallagher, pairing with Tonali in central midfield as Tottenham have struggled for results early on. He leads all Premier League midfielders in overall defensive contributions at 14.52 per 90 minutes, leading with 3.63 tackles and 3.39 clearances per 90, numbers that reflect his deeper, more defensive role under new manager Roberto De Zerbi. With Tottenham sitting last in the table, his production should keep coming from tackles, interceptions and clearances rather than goals or assists.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Getting consistent minutes Bentancur has started the last two matches, going full 90s in each while producing nine clearances in the scoreless draw against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Despite summer additions, Bentancur has held onto a starting role to open the new season. That being the case, he's more defensive as he's ever been with players like Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Conor Gallagher also starting in the midfield. Bentancur's production will mostly come from tackles, interceptions and clearances this season while yellow cards are always in play.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three clearances in loss Bentancur generated one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 loss to Spain.

Impact Bentancur co-led Uruguay in clearances, but it wasn't enough to avoid their first loss and the early frustrating elimination. The Spurs midfielder also made the most interceptions for his side in a good defensive effort. He started in all three games and finished with four shots (zero on target) and seven clearances.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Makes crucial tackle in draw Bentancur generated two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Cape Verde. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 20th minute.

Impact Bentancur bounced back from a slow start to the game and helped his side in possession and defensive aspects, with the highlight of his performance coming in the final minutes, when he prevented the opposition from getting a clear chance with a last-man tackle. The midfielder has recorded all possible minutes over the initial pair of matches, averaging 58.8 accurate passes, 10.0 balls recovered, 2.0 interceptions and 1.5 tackles per game. While he has barely been reliable for offensive production, he has also generated multiple successful dribbles in both contests.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal impact Bentancur registered one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia.

Impact In a game where Uruguay fully controlled possession and the scoring chances, Bentancur didn't offer much as a playmaker and had limited fantasy impact. The Spurs midfielder is likely to remain in the XI when Uruguay take on Cape Verde on Sunday, but his deep-lying role in midfield limits his upside considerably.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Set to anchor midfield Bentancur has been named in Uruguay's World Cup squad and is expected to start in midfield under coach Marcelo Bielsa, arriving at the tournament after a disrupted season with Tott...

Impact Bentancur contributed one goal and one assist alongside 56 tackles and 35 interceptions across 26 Premier League appearances this season, delivering a consistent defensive midfield presence when available despite the injury absences that interrupted his campaign. His ability to win the ball, protect the backline and distribute intelligently from deep gives Uruguay a technically sound and physically capable option in the center of the park, and his partnership with Federico Valverde and Manuel Ugarte gives manager Marcelo Bielsa one of the more experienced and battle-hardened midfield units in the tournament. His form and fitness heading into the competition will be closely monitored given his recent injury history, but a fully fit Bentancur is one of the more reliable defensive midfield options available to any team at the World Cup this summer.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham player ratings vs Leeds: Mathys Tel, what were you thinking?! Spurs goal-scorer goes from hero to zero as draw dents Premier League survival hopes

Tottenham threw away two huge points in their fight for Premier League survival as they were held to a 1-1 draw by already-safe Leeds on Mon...

MAY 11 • goal

Tottenham player ratings vs Leeds: Mathys Tel, what were you thinking?! Spurs goal-scorer goes from hero to zero as draw dents Premier League survival hopes

Tottenham player ratings vs Aston Villa: Conor Gallagher comes up clutch! Midfielder drops clinic to guide Spurs out of relegation zone

It's official: Tottenham are out of the Premier League relegation zone. Spurs capitalised on a sluggish Aston Villa performance and West Ham...

MAY 3 • goal

Tottenham player ratings vs Aston Villa: Conor Gallagher comes up clutch! Midfielder drops clinic to guide Spurs out of relegation zone

Starting during return Bentancur (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Brighton.

Impact Bentancur has been handed an immediate return to the starting lineup after being cleared from injury and taking part in team training, with new manager Roberto De Zerbi showing enough faith to slot him straight back in despite his lengthy absence since Jan. 7. The midfielder had been a regular starter prior to the setback, having started 17 of his 20 appearances, and his return is a significant boost after a difficult stretch.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Saturday Bentancur (hamstring) is an option for Saturday's match against Brighton, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Impact Bentancur was in team training yesterday and now appears to be an option again, cleared of an injury by his club. This is major news for the midfielder after a long layoff, last playing Jan. 7, a rough patch for the midfielder. He will now look to return to the starting role in coming games but isn't guaranteed that role with a change of manager taking place twice since he last played, although he started in 17 of his 20 appearances ahead of his injury.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in team training Bentancur (hamstring) was spotted in team training Thursday and could be an option for Saturday's clash against Brighton, the club posted.

Impact Bentancur has been sidelined since Jan. 7 with a hamstring injury, making his potential return a significant boost for Tottenham's midfield depth heading into the weekend. Coach Roberto De Zerbi had confirmed last week that the Uruguayan was working with the squad but not yet fully ready, and his presence in Thursday's team session suggests he has taken another step forward in his recovery. The club will make a final call on his availability before Saturday, with De Zerbi likely to ease him back carefully after such a lengthy three-month absence.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Trains, not option yet Bentancur (hamstring) has trained this week but is not an option for play yet, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Impact Bentancur is going to remain out for another week as he continues to inch closer to a return, as the midfielder was able to train again this week. This probably leaves him just a week or two from making his return to play, needing to up his fitness just a bit more before taking the field. He last played Jan. 7, so this will be a good boost to the club for some depth back in the midfield, ending a three-month-long absence.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Instant reality check for Roberto De Zerbi! New Tottenham boss hit with major injury blow ahead of massive Sunderland game

Roberto De Zerbi has barely had time to unpack his bags at Hotspur Way before being slapped with a brutal reality check. The newly-appointed...

APRIL 1 • goal

Instant reality check for Roberto De Zerbi! New Tottenham boss hit with major injury blow ahead of massive Sunderland game

Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay are a shambles - 'El Loco' has football's great underdogs in crisis heading into England showdown

Wherever Marcelo Bielsa has gone in his managerial career, he has left a trail of wonder. It's not always wonder in a positive sense, but it...

MARCH 27 • goal

Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay are a shambles - 'El Loco' has football's great underdogs in crisis heading into England showdown

Nearing return Bentancur (hamstring) is closing in on a return, according to manager Igor Tudor.

Impact Bentancur has been out for around two months now after hamstring surgery, but is now nearing a return to play, with the midfielder claimed to be edging closer to being an option. He will focus on recovery over the next week as the club takes a break for international play, potentially almost an option on the other side of the break. He started in 17 of his 20 appearances before the injury and will likely see a decent role once again when he is fit.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tudor says some Tottenham players 'cannot manage' as relegation pressure ramps up

Tottenham manager Igor Tudor says some of his players are struggling to cope with the pressure as the club lurches toward relegation from the Premier League in one of its worst sea...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Tottenham's Premier League position is damning and so are the numbers

Tottenham’s position in the Premier League is increasingly concerning and so are the numbers as the threat of relegation looms large

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Tottenham ARE getting relegated! Mismanaged Spurs showing that they're not too big to go down

It was the most hotly-anticipated north London derby since their Champions League showdown of 2022. Arsenal, off the back of two hugely disa...

FEBRUARY 23 • goal

Tottenham ARE getting relegated! Mismanaged Spurs showing that they're not too big to go down

New Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor makes big relegation claim as Spurs face 'emergency situation'

New interim Tottenham Hotspur manager Igor Tudor says he has faith in the "enormous quality" of his squad and is "100%" certain they will av...

FEBRUARY 21 • goal

New Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor makes big relegation claim as Spurs face 'emergency situation'

What should Tottenham expect from Igor Tudor - and can Serie A's tried-and-trusted substitute teacher save Spurs from relegation?

Igor Tudor to Tottenham was the managerial move that nobody saw coming. After Thomas Frank's inevitable dismissal last week, all of the UK's...

FEBRUARY 16 • goal

What should Tottenham expect from Igor Tudor - and can Serie A's tried-and-trusted substitute teacher save Spurs from relegation?

Tottenham fires coach Thomas Frank after desperate Premier League run

Thomas Frank has been fired by Tottenham after only eight months in charge and with his team just five points above the relegation zone in the Premier League

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

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