RODRIGO BENTANCUR NEWS

Back with team Bentancur (ankle) is back with the team and will likely feature in Saturday's preseason match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Bentancur had picked up an injury at Copa America with Uruguay, though was able to use the last few weeks to recover and is back with the team. He will look for a bigger role with the team after just starting 13 times in 23 PL appearances in 2023/24. starting and assisting once while totaling 23 tackles (15 won) and 17 interceptions.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Canada vs. Uruguay highlights: Uruguay wins third-place match in penalties

JULY 14, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Suffers injury Bentancur was forced off during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Colombia during the Copa America semifinals, per Rob Guest of the Football.London.

Impact Bentancur sustained an ankle injury on Wednesday that forced him to leave the field during the Copa America semifinals against Colombia, which resulted in Colombia scoring the game-winning goal. He had played 57 minutes in two appearances in the competition, with that match being his first start. He will undergo tests to determine the severity of his injury, and his status for the third-place match against Canada on Saturday is uncertain.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in comeback season Bentancur scored one goal and provided one assist in 23 appearances (13 starts) this past season.

Impact Bentancur missed the first nine matches of the season whilst recovering from an ACL tear he suffered in February of 2023. After a couple bench appearances, he started on Nov. 26 and was taken off in the 32nd minute with an ankle injury that cost him another six matches. After he recovered, he appeared in all of the remaining matches, playing the full 90 minutes just once. He currently appears to be the third choice in a two-man central midfield behind Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr, but if he can rediscover his pre-injury form, he could find himself back in the starting XI.

JUNE 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham's Bentancur reacts furiously after being substituted against Man City

Tottenham player Rodrigo Bentancur reacted furiously after being substituted in the Premier League match against Manchester City

MAY 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Assists in Sunday's win Bentancur assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Nottingham Forest. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.

Impact Bentancur recorded his first assist of the season Sunday as his headed pass set up Pedro Porro's goal in the 58th minute to take the 3-1 lead. He did not do much else besides record one interception in his 45 minutes off the bench.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs are finally in the position to have top players on the bench - including Bentancur The midfielder is still finding his form and fitness after an injury-plagued 14 months – is it time for him to be rotated out of the side?

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scores equalizer Sunday Bentancur scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Manchester United. In addition, he was given a yellow ca...

Impact Bentancur scored his first goal of the season Sunday, a strike less than a minute into the second half assisted by Timo Werner to tie the match at 2-2. Bentancur finished the match with three shots (two on target), two crosses, one tackle, one clearance and one blocked shot as he played the full 90 minutes for the first time this season. Now that he is finally back healthy, he is starting to look like the player that recorded seven goal contributions in 18 league matches last season.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with start Bentancur got the start and played 58 minutes during Sunday's 3-1 win over Bournemouth.

Impact Bentancur made it back sooner than expected and even got into the starting XI. Manager Ange Postecoglou spoke about the early return post-match. "Rodrigo trained during the week. He's a warrior. He wanted to play. I let him train with the team and there was nothing I saw that was going to prohibit him from contributing. We knew we wouldn't get more than 55, 60 (minutes) out of him, but it's a lift for the whole squad because he's a quality player, and he's also a quality person. The group has seen what he's gone through, and he's never let it get him down, he works hard every day. Apart from the result, that's the most pleasing thing for us today, he gets 60 minutes and hopefully we'll grow from there." The return is a major surprise, and it's certain Bentancur isn't 100%, but he will have an extended break before a Jan. 14 trip to Manchester United.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns sooner than expected Bentancur (ankle) is starting for Spurs during Sunday's clash against Bournemouth.

Impact Bentancur had initial been ruled out for two months, but has returned earlier than expected to start Sunday. The midfielder has played just 89 minutes across five appearances during an injury plagued season thus far.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur likely to be out for about two months with ankle injury

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is likely to be out of action for about two months with an ankle injury

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Spurs dealt new Bentancur injury setback Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur faces a spell of two-and-a-half months on the sidelines after tearing his ankle ligaments. Bentancur...

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Set for months out Bentancur (ankle) will miss more than two months with the ankle injury he suffered against Aston Villa, Sami Mokbel reports.

Impact Bentancur will be sidelined for two and a half months, and potentially longer, due to the ankle injury. It's another brutal blow for Tottenham with a squad that has been destroyed by injuries of late. Bentancur won't return until February and realistically could be sidelined further than that to complete his recovery. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will be required to fill in some major minutes now.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Bentancur has been diagnosed with an ankle injury but his timetable to return remains uncertain, manager Ange Postecoglou told media after Sunday's 2-1 loss to Aston Villa. "Not su...

Impact The Spurs have been decimated by injuries this season, and Bentancur has struggled to make an impact due to a lack of fitness that has limited him to just four appearances and one start. The coming days will be decisive in determining whether Bentancur will miss extended time or not, but for now, he should be considered questionable -- and maybe a long shot -- to face Manchester City on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off after foul Betancur was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Bentancur was forced off in the 32nd minute after succumbing to a lower leg injury after being fouled by Matty Cash. The midfielder was replaced by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg for the remainder of the match.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in win Bentancur came off the bench for the final minute of Friday's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.

Impact Bentancur certainly didn't play a large part during Friday's win, but he was available off the bench and did see the field. It's a good return, though he will be hard-pressed to earn a spot in the starting XI over the in-form Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Bentancur Scores Incredible Goal In Tottenham Training As Midfielder Edges Closer To First-Team Return After Eight Months Out Bentancur has not played for Spurs since February but he is expected to return imminently.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Nearing return after break Bentancur (knee) is back in full team training and is close to returning, according to manager Ange Postecoglou.

Impact Bentancur was ruled out for Monday's clash with Fulham, but could return even as soon as an Oct. 27 trip to Crystal Palace. The midfielder won't be rushed back into any sort of major role immediately, with his last Premier League appearance coming Feb. 11. Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma have been the holding midfielders while Bentancur is sidelined.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Return still distant Bentancur (knee) isn't close to returning, according to manager Ange Postecoglou. "Ryan and Rodrigo are still well off (in terms of their respective returns to action),"

Impact Bentancur remains on the sideline due to a knee injury and isn't near to a return to action. The midfielder has been slowly ramping up his rehab but isn't ready to get back on the pitch anytime soon. Bentancur's earliest chance to return is likely in November at this point.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up work Bentancur (knee) continues to work on his fitness and was pictured training with the ball.

Impact Bentancur was training on the grass in early August, so it's clear his return to the pitch is taking some time. He underwent knee surgery in February and at about the seven-month mark, he likely has another week or two before he's training with the team. The best guess for a return may be after the next international break in October.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE