Tottenham fans will not be encouraged by what is being said about one of their midfielders, who had a horror show in an international friendly on Tuesday night.
It has been a positive international break for the Spurs contingent, with 17 Tottenham players booking their spot in next summer’s World Cup.
However, one senior Spurs man had an outing to forget on Tuesday night in the United States while on international duty.
Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off in Uruguay’s 5-1 drubbing at the hands of the USA for a dangerous challenge, and the 28-year-old has not been spared by his national press.
Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur blasted by the Uruguayan press
A report by El Pais has given the former Juventus man a rating of just two out of 10 for his performance in Florida.
Bentancur, who wore the captain’s armband, is said to have struggled from the start and failed to bring any control in the middle of the park for Uruguay.
The Tottenham star’s part in the second US goal has been highlighted, with the midfielder losing his marker in the move, which opened up space for the finish.
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The outlet says that the performance exposed the defensive issues in Bentancur’s game, and the gaps he left in midfield were exploited with ease by Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
Bentancur’s form has become a concern for Spurs
Thomas Frank has continued to show faith in the Bentancur-Joao Palhinha midfield pairing despite the criticism about the duo’s lack of creativity.
With Pape Sarr a doubt to be fit for the Arsenal clash, one would expect the same double pivot to start the North London derby.
Bentancur’s form is undoubtedly becoming a big concern, with the Uruguayan’s performances tailing off after a decent start to the season.
The 28-year-old cannot afford to be lax in his marking or positioning against the Gunners as Mikel Arteta’s side will punish Spurs.