Rodrigo Bentancur to miss next three games with Tottenham star not allowed to return for 12 days after horror injury
RODRIGO BENTANCUR will miss at least 12 days after his concussion against Liverpool.
The Uruguayan suffered a horrific fall when stooping for a header in the sixth minute of Wednesday’s 1-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first leg victory for Tottenham.
It is understood the Spurs player knocked himself out as he hit the turf, before receiving oxygen and getting carried off on a stretcher after eight minutes of treatment.
Bentancur was sent to hospital for further checks, which are believed to have flagged up nothing beyond a concussion.
Boss Ange Postecoglou confirmed on Friday that the midfielder would be out “for a couple of weeks”.
SunSport understands the 27-year-old cannot play for 12 days due to concussion protocols.
Bentancur was concussed earlier in the season and missed one game in August.
But this time he will miss Sunday’s FA Cup trip to Tamworth, Wednesday’s North London derby at Arsenal and the following Sunday’s visit to Everton.
On Bentancur’s fitness, Postecoglou replied: “He’s back home and he’s fine.
“Thankfully, it looks like a concussion and nothing more than that.”
Meanwhile, Spurs are being linked with the chase for Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani.
The 27-cap Frenchman is also reportedly interesting Manchester United.
AC Milan are also said to be keen – but Juventus are rated the favourites to land the 26-year-old.
It’s understand PSG will demand either a permanent exit or a loan with an obligation to buy – if he leaves this month.
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