Tottenham Hotspur are set to be without Rodrigo Bentancur for at least three months after the midfielder suffered a hamstring injury.
The 28-year-old is now a doubt for next summer’s World Cup and will require surgery on the issue, which is also a massive blow for Thomas Frank.
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Bentancur was a key player under Frank, having played 28 times this season, but now he is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Tottenham have a growing list of injuries, with Richarlison the other to be added to Spurs’ concerns after he was forced off against Aston Villa over the weekend.
Rodrigo Bentancur suffers worrying injury for Tottenham
Rodrigo Bentancur is set to return from injury in April, meaning Tottenham Hotspur will need to start planning for the rest of the season without him, according to TyC Sports.
Bentancur now joins Richarlison, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus and Lucas Bergvall on the sidelines at Hotspur Way.
Frank’s midfield options are now rather limited, with Archie Gray and Joao Palhinha the only fit options remaining.
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Tottenham will soon welcome back Pape Matar Sarr from the African Cup of Nations, along with Yves Bissouma, although he will need to be reintegrated into Frank’s plans.
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Bentancur hasn’t had much injury luck during his time in N17, as the player has struggled to recapture his best form since returning from an ACL injury almost two years ago.
Back in the summer, the Uruguayan international signed a new contract with Spurs until 2030, leaving many Spurs fans bemused.
But despite his form, Bentancur has proved to be an important player for the team this term, and his injury in terms of squad depth is a massive blow.
Tottenham are keen on signing Conor Gallagher
Bentancur’s injury update explains why Tottenham are stepping up their pursuit of Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher.
Football.London report that Spurs want to sign the England international this month, but face strong competition from Aston Villa.
The former Chelsea star is keen to return to the Premier League and get more minutes, as he currently finds himself on the bench in Madrid.