Tottenham midfielder Bentancur out for 2 weeks however is ‘all good’

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur might be out for 2 weeks after struggling a concussion in the course of the EFL Cup semi-final first leg win in opposition to Liverpool.

Bentancur fell awkwardly when making an attempt a header at a nook and the sport was delayed whereas he acquired therapy on the pitch.

He was taken off the sector on a stretcher and underwent observations in hospital however supervisor Ange Postecoglou says he might be fantastic to return after a spell on the sidelines.

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“It seems to be like a concussion however nothing greater than that. He was within the hospital, clearly, and so they did the entire assessments by way of checking, ensuring the whole lot is okay,” Postecoglou mentioned earlier than his workforce’s FA Cup third-round conflict at non-league facet Tamworth.

“And all good. He’s again dwelling. He’s fantastic. He’s feeling good.

“We’ll clearly comply with the protocols now. I believe it’s a few weeks the place it’s a must to be sure the whole lot is okay.”

Bentancur must sit out subsequent week’s Premier League journey to rivals Arsenal and the conflict in opposition to Everton however might return for the Europa League fixture in opposition to Hoffenheim on 23 January.

“It was distressing, however I assumed the lads dealt with it nicely, and our medical workforce dealt with it nicely, and, as I say, fortunately, all good,” Postecoglou added.

Tottenham haven’t received the FA Cup since 1991.