RODRIGO BENTANCUR NEWS

Training on grass Bentancur (knee) was spotted training on grass Wednesday, ahead of Sunday's trip to Brentford.

Impact Bentancur was training on grass, a good sign as he continues to recover from a knee injury, though he won't be back for the pre-season opener. The midfielder was unable to participate in the pre-season tour due to a torn ACL and is targeting a return in October with Oliver Skipp or Yves Bissoume two options to replace him in holding midfield.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues treatment on knee Bentancur (knee) will not be a part of the preseason tour in Asia as he continues his rehab program back in Tottenham.

Impact Bentancur is still some time away from returning after tearing his ACL in February. He had revitalized the midfield while healthy, totaling five goals and two assists with 45 tackles (28 won) and 21 clearances in 18 appearances in the EPL last season. The Uruguayan is still aiming for an October return, but in the meantime, Oliver Skipp could continue to start for him to open up the 2023/24 campaign.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for fall return Bentancur (knee) told ESPN Uruguay Thursday that he's hoping to be able to return to action in 2-3 months as he makes his way back from a torn ACL he suffered in February.

Impact Bentancur quickly became a vital player in Tottenham's midfield as he's tallied five goals and six assists across 35 Premier League appearances (33 starts) since joining the club from Juventus in January 2022. But the 25-year-old's progress was halted when he tore his ACL in February, with Oliver Skipp, Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr having to take over his place in the XI. Bentancur is likely to miss the start of the 2023/24 campaign as he continues his recovery, but he is hoping to return sometime in the September-October range.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive before injury Bentancur scored five goals and recorded two assists on 15 shots and 11 chances created in 18 appearances (17 starts) this past season.

Impact Bentancur was off to an impressive start this past season before tearing his ACL Feb. 11. He had established himself as Spurs' most important midfielder prior to the injury, as both a goal scorer and an important link between the defense and the attack. His injury recovery will likely keep him out of the beginning of next season, and how he looks after the serious injury is up in the air.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodrigo Bentancur injury: Tottenham midfielder to undergo ACL surgery and out for season as injury crisis deepens Rodrigo Bentancur was forced off with a serious knee problem during Saturdays 4-1 loss at Leicester; Tottenham are already without Yves Biss...

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • SKY.COM

Set for knee surgery Bentancur is set for surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, the team confirmed Monday.

Impact It's a tough injury for Bentancur and Spurs, as it also puts the beginning of next season in flux, as he probably won't take part in preseason preparation. As for Spurs, it's another midfield injury alongside Yves Bissouma, meaning Oliver Skipp and Pape Matar Sarr are next in line for minutes.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season with torn ACL Bentancur has undergone medical scans that revealed he has torn his ACL and will miss the rest of the season, The Guardian's Fabrizio Romano reported Sunday.

Impact Bentancur has scored six goals with two assists across 24 appearances (23 starts) in the Premier League and UCL this season, but the 25-year-old's campaign is now over after tearing his ACL in Saturday's loss to Leicester City. With Yves Bissouma also out indefinitely following an ankle surgery, Oliver Skipp and Pape Matar Sarr become the leading candidates to take over as the starter alongside Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in Spurs' midfield.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Conte's return ruined as Tottenham loses at Leicester 4-1

Manager Antonio Conte’s return to the dugout is a miserable one as his Tottenham is humiliated at Leicester 4-1 in the English Premier League

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Forced off with injury Bentancur was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match with Leicester through injury.

Impact Bentancur played 65 minutes before succumbing to injury and being replaced by Pape Sarr. The midfielder's extent of injury should be revealed following the match with Spurs set for a Tuesday Champions League clash against AC Milan. Assistant manager Stellini added 'He feels a lot of pain, but he can walk and it's important that he was able to walk back to the bench. We'll check how he is, and we'll know more in a few days.'

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 75 minutes in loss Bentancur made a block, a clearance and won one of one tackles in Thursday's 4-2 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Bentancur made his first appearance for Spurs since November on Thursday after recovering from a torn adductor muscle he suffered during the World Cup. The midfielder wasn't quite at his best yet against City but he should continue building up to full fitness in the coming days.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Man City Bentancur (groin) will be in the starting XI against Manchester City on Thursday.

Impact Bentancur returns to the pitch after missing the previous four contests coming out of the World Cup break. Prior to his absence, the midfielder was on fire offensively with four goals on eight shots and nine crosses (two accurate) in his previous five contests (four starts).

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be option Thursday Bentancur (groin) has been training and could feature against Manchester City on Thursday, according to manager Antonio Conte.

Impact Bentancur has been out since early December with a groin injury, so it's hard to see him drawing a start in his first game minutes since then. Of course, Conte is a bit desperate in the midfield and while Bentancur maybe won't go 90, a start is possible. If not, Yves Bissouma seems to be healthier and could start at City after coming off the bench over the weekend.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for North London Derby Bentancur is not in the match day squad to face Arsenal on Sunday.

Impact Betancur is unable to recover in time from a groin injury to feature in Sunday's squad. The midfielder's next chance comes during a mid week trip to Manchester City on Thursday.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be option for derby Bentancur (groin) is improving and could train Saturday ahead of Sunday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Antonio Conte.

Impact Bentancur has a chance to be on the bench Sunday, but there's almost no chance he starts, as Conte said he was behind Dejan Kulusevski in terms of recovery. Bentancur has been out since the World Cup and it's assumed Yves Bissouma will again start in the midfield against Arsenal, assuming he's fit enough.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting Arsenal return Bentancur (groin) is hoping to be available against Arsenal on Sunday. Manager Antonio Conte told reporters, "Rodrigo has started to work, he's still not ready, but hopefully he'll...

Impact While Bentancur won't be in the squad to face Crystal Palace on Wednesday, the fact that he is back on the training pitch is certainly a step in the right direction. Considering Bentancur has started all but one of his last 16 appearances for the club, he should be in contention to reclaim his spot in the starting XI versus Arsenal.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't feature Sunday Bentancur will miss Sunday's match against Aston Villa as he continues to recover from a groin injury.

Impact Bentancur was thought to be able to return, but ultimately will miss out on Sunday's match as he recovers from a groin injury suffered at the World Cup. Yves Bissouma is likely to start in his absence.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return by Villa match Bentancur (groin) could be fit again in time for the Jan. 1 match against Aston Villa, according to manager Antonio Conte. "Rodrigo has started to work. I think that he's going to...

Impact Bentancur is already suspended for the Boxing Day match at Brentford on Dec. 26 but now there's a clearer picture on when he'll be back from an injury picked up at the World Cup. Yves Bissouma and Oliver Skipp are available to fill in the open spot in midfield until Bentancur is back.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended after fifth yellow card Bentancur (adductor) will miss the Dec. 26 match against Brentford due to yellow card accumulation, according to Rob Guest of Football London.

Impact Bentancur was already in recovery from a torn adductor suffered at the World Cup and will get some extra time to regain his fitness. Yves Bissouma and Oliver Skipp are two options to replace Bentancur in the lineup for that Boxing Day matchup.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Torn adductor confirmed Bentancur (groin) returned to London and had a torn adductor confirmed, Football London report.

Impact Bentancur is expected to miss three-to-four weeks making it a race against time for him to return for a Boxing Day clash with Brentford. The midfielder will begin rehab with Tottenham and would likely not be rushed straight back into the starting XI even if deemed fit for the Brentford clash.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves early against Ghana Bentancur was replaced by Matias Vecino after 34 minutes of Friday's match against Ghana due to undisclosed reasons.

Impact Bentancur seemed to get hurt just after Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored his second goal and quickly moved off the pitch. As it's uncertain why Bentancur departed, his status for their potential Round of 16 match will be in doubt if they qualify.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup 2022 highlights: Fernandes, Portugal defeat Uruguay, 2-0

The second week of the 2022 FIFA World Cup continued Monday with Portugal topping Uruguay, 2-0. Here are the top plays!

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Bentancur's late brace eases pressure on Spurs coach Conte

Rodrigo Bentancur struck twice late on as Tottenham came back from behind three times to beat Leeds

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press