Rodrigo Bentancur update issued after worrying head injury to Spurs star
Rodrigo Bentancur had to receive lengthy medical treatment during Tottenham’s opening day 1-1 draw with Leicester before being stretched off the pitch at the King Power Stadium
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has revealed Rodrigo Bentancur is “conscious and communicating” after his sickening head injury.
The Uruguayan midfielder was at the heart of a bruising collision with Leicester star Abdul Fatawu during Monday evening’s 1-1 draw at the King Power Stadium. The clash occurred at a corner, with medical staff quickly beckoned onto the pitch.
Bentancur received lengthy treatment and was put onto oxygen after appearing to be knocked out cold. He was then stretchered off the pitch to warm applause from both home and away supporters.
Postecoglou was asked for an update after the game and gave a promising prognosis, confirming that Bentancur was awake. Speaking at the King Power Stadium, the Australian said: “We've got to be very careful.
“The good news is he was up and talking. We'll let the medical team take care of that. I don't have a lot of information but I know he is up and he's communicating so he's fine from that point of view.
“But obviously a head injury and I'll leave it in the hands of medical team now. The key thing is that he's definitely conscious and communicating.
“Whenever it's a head injury and you see a player go down, I think nowadays we're always cautious in that moment and I don't know the actual circumstances but I know it was a head collision.”
Bentancur received a host of supportive messages in the aftermath of his injury. His club Spurs said in a message on social media: "We're all with you, Lolo." Leicester also rallied behind the midfielder, writing: "Sending our best wishes to you, Rodrigo."
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Spurs are next back in action this weekend as they host Everton in North London. It appears unlikely that Bentancur will be able to play in that game regardless.
The FA ’s concussion guidelines suggest that a player returning to play should not occur before 21 days. But as it stands, it remains to be seen whether the former Juventus star suffered from concussion at the King Power Stadium.
Should Bentancur be ruled out, that could see one of Spurs’ summer signings the chance for a Premier League debut. Both Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall were introduced as substitutes at the King Power Stadium and could be an option for Postecoglou.
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