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Rodrigo Bentancur has signed a new long-term contract with Tottenham Hotspur.

The Uruguayan arrived from Juventus in 2022 and has made 128 appearances for the club alongside nine goals.

After Bentancur was linked with moves away from Tottenham, he chose to remain and become a key player in Thomas Frank‘s side.

Tottenham News looks back at some of his finest moments for the Lilywhites as the 28-year-old commits his future to N17.

Late double rescues the win for Tottenham

In a seven-goal thriller against Leeds United, Bentancur was the hero as two late goals sealed a win for Spurs.

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As the clock struck 80 minutes, Tottenham were 3-2 down against Leeds as they looked to slump to a home defeat.

But upstepped the Uruguayan who smashed home a quick-fire double, which instantaneously flipped the game on its head and handed the Lilywhites three points.

Captain Rodrigo Bentancur at your service

In an FA Cup clash against Burnley, Bentancur was named captain of the starting XI.

As the 28-year-old approached his second anniversary with Spurs, it was a testament to his impact on the squad after being handed the honour of leading his men out of the tunnel.

Bentancur played over 80 minutes in the game as Pedro Porro scored the only goal and Tottenham progressed to the fourth round of the cup.

Spurs’ comeback sealed by Rodrigo Bentancur

As Tottenham visited the Vitality Stadium, they started the match in terrible fashion by going 2-0 down against Bournemouth.

Ryan Sessegnon and Ben Davies levelled affairs in the second half, but Spurs continued to push for a winner as the game progressed.

After coming off the bench, Bentancur stepped up for his side deep into stoppage time and fired home the winner to end a two-game losing streak.

Europa League glory in Bilbao

Bentancur was a pivotal member of Ange Postecoglou’s side that ended Spurs’ 17-year wait for a major trophy.

The Uruguayan played in 13 out of the 15 matches for Tottenham across the competition and played the full match against Manchester United in Bilbao.

This was the 28-year-old’s first European honour, and it was his first trophy since winning the Coppa Italia with Juventus in 2021.

Rodrigo Bentancur will be an anchor in the Spurs side

Now that he has committed his future to Tottenham, the 28-year-old will have much greater responsibilities within the squad.

Bentancur suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in 2023, and he showed tremendous hard work in returning to the levels he showed before being sidelined.

With Tottenham at last ending their long wait for a trophy, you can expect the Uruguayan to be a key component in any future success that heads their way.

Djed Spence has played his best football for Tottenham, but he still has work to do in North London.

The defender has had to work extremely hard to cement a starting place for the Premier League club, having come under fire from his former managers.

Thomas Tuchel called up Spence to his England squad in September, with Harry Kane presenting him with his first Three Lions cap.

Now, the German has named Spence in his latest squad for the upcoming international fixture, but the 25-year-old can’t rest on his laurels.

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Djed Spence’s recent Tottenham performances have been below par

Spence was far from his best against Wolves, but in truth, so were a host of Thomas Frank’s floundering stars.

While Spurs’ head coach fielded the defender on the left at the start of the campaign, he has shifted him over to the right for the clashes with Brighton and Wolves.

Although the England international produced some stellar performances in the first few games of the season, things have started to unravel in recent weeks.

Against Bodo/Glimt, the full-back delivered his most concerning showing of the campaign, losing possession an abundance of times.

Furthermore, his passing and deliveries were seriously off-kilter, meaning that his place is now under threat.

With Destiny Udogie back to fitness, Spence simply must up his game, or his World Cup chances could be seriously hampered.

Spence will likely have increased competition for World Cup place

Tottenham’s players were understandably buzzing for Spence when he received his first international call-up, and it is a feeling he must hold onto.

While the left-back position has been something of a strength over the years, the situation is now a little different.

Alongside Spence, Myles Lewis-Skelly is the only recognised left-back included within Tuchel’s squad, but more players should be in the running come next year.

Lewis Hall enjoyed a superb season with Newcastle United last term, and if he remains fit, then he has every chance of earning a seat on the plane.

Hall’s club colleague Timo Livramento may be sidelined for the foreseeable future, but he has been terrific at right-back, while he can also play as a left-sided defender.

While his passing has come under scrutiny, Spence has also delivered some concerning defensive numbers.

Although the 25-year-old has every right to feel proud after another call-up, he can’t afford to sleep on his performances for the Lilywhites.

Tottenham are ready to return to the Premier League when they face Leeds United on Saturday.

Thomas Frank’s side were in Champions League action on Tuesday night, but struggled to secure a 2-2 draw at Bodo/Glimt.

Spurs are without a Premier League win in their last two, having come from behind to draw with Brighton and Wolves.

Now, Frank has provided some significant team news ahead of a tricky away trip to Elland Road.

Cristian Romero fit to start for Tottenham vs Leeds United

There could be fireworks when Tottenham visit Leeds, as it is a fixture that has provided numerous heated moments over the years.

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However, Elland Road has been a fruitful venue for the Lilywhites in recent times, with the North London club bagging eight goals in their last two visits.

Indeed, if Spurs manage to score four goals again, then it will be the first time that a team has ever scored four goals at Elland Road on three successive visits.

Furthermore, the Lilywhites have never won three consecutive games at the Peacocks’ famous home.

Speaking ahead of the game, Frank confirmed that Cristian Romero will be fit to start in the hub of his defence.

“Romero is fit and available, and he will start tomorrow,” Frank said ahead of the game.

“That’s positive. It was contact to the foot. The medical staff did well with the turnaround.”

However, Frank confirmed that Randal Kolo Muani will miss out, despite returning to the training pitch this week.

Given how Kevin Danso performed in the Champions League, Romero’s return will certainly be welcomed.

Romero will give Spurs monumental boost

Romero was absent from Tottenham’s draw to Bodo/Glimt in a game where the North London club were significantly below par.

The defender signed a new contract at Hotspur Way this summer and was handed the captaincy amid Son Heung-min’s departure.

While he endured a difficult 2024-25 campaign, he has stepped up his performances to new heights under Frank.

Indeed, if Tottenham are to have a chance of beating Leeds, then it is imperative that their captain starts.

Thomas Frank set for imminent injury boost as Tottenham training ground photo emerges

Tottenham will be hoping to get back to winning ways when they travel to Leeds United in the early kickoff on Saturday.

The Lilywhites have seen their bright start to the new Premier League season checked somewhat in recent weeks, having played out back-to-back draws in league action.

Tottenham followed that up with a 2-2 draw with Bodo/Glimt in midweek, as they battled back from a two-goal deficit to avoid an embarrassing defeat in the Champions League.

Thomas Frank has had to manage his group carefully due to the injury concerns of late, but he looks set to receive a major boost on one particular star following a photo that has been shared from the training ground.

Cristian Romero shares Tottenham training photo on Instagram

Injuries have caused Tottenham a major problem yet again this term, with the likes of Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani having already faced prolonged spells on the sidelines.

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The former has recently undergone surgery on the ankle issue that has prevented him from playing a minute so far this term, and his return may not be too far away.

Cristian Romero was also absent for the trip to face Bodo/Glimt in midweek, as he didn’t travel with the rest of the team after missing training in the early part of the week.

The club captain was sorely missed by the North Londoners as they made hard work of the clash in the Arctic Circle, but he could now be ready to return to the fold at Elland Road this weekend.

The Argentina international posted a photo of himself in action at the training ground on Thursday afternoon, which suggests that he could perhaps be available for selection ahead of Saturday’s clash.

Romero is undroppable for Thomas Frank when fit

Romero was tipped to leave Tottenham at one stage this summer, but Frank was able to convince him to committ himself to the project that he is building in N17.

The new boss has shown his faith in the defender already this term, and he is undoubtedly a vital member of the team.

The Argentine has won 65% of his duels in the Premier League so far this term, and is averaging 2.3 tackles per game in league action at the moment.

That tally can only be bettered by Joao Palhinha, but Romero is second to none among the group when it comes to interceptions.

Throw in the fact that only Pedro Porro has completed more clearances so far in 2025-26, and it is fair to say that the 27-year-old is simply undroppable for Frank when it comes to his team selection.

Frank may be tempted to approach his skipper’s return with caution, but he cannot afford to go without him for this weekend’s potential banana skin in West Yorkshire.

Former Spurs chairman Daniel Levy appears to have pulled off a masterstroke with Thomas Frank.

Ange Postecoglou helped Tottenham to their first trophy since 2008 when they beat Manchester United in the Europa League final.

Despite the feat, the former Spurs boss still split opinion amongst fans, as Levy took action in sacking Postecoglou.

Levy shockingly resigned from his post as Spurs chairman in September, but may have put more respect on his own name as Postecoglou is now struggling at Nottingham Forest.

Jamie O’Hara claims ex-Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou will be sacked by Halloween

Postecoglou has been in charge of Forest for just six games, and fans are already calling for his head.

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The Aussie replaced another former Tottenham boss in Nuno Espirito Santo at Forest, but has failed to win any of his games in charge of the club.

Speaking live on TalkSPORT moments after Forest’s uninspiring home defeat to Midtjylland in the Europa League, former Spurs player Jamie O’Hara and Jason Cundy shared their worries for the former Spurs man.

Cundy said: “He’s got a reputation like ‘Big Ange’, I looked at him today after they [Forest] conceded their third goal, and he had his hands on his head, I was thinking ‘I don’t think you’re that big!’

“By the way, it [sacking] might be before Halloween.“

O’Hara added, “In my opinion, he’s already gone. I don’t see a way out of this for Nottingham Forest.

“They’ve got an owner [Evangelos Marinakis] who is quite happy to pull the trigger, he isn’t going to mess about.“

As time goes on, Frank appears to be more and more of a stroke of genius by Levy as Spurs have continued their good start to the season.

Tottenham fans will be happy with Levy’s last big call

Levy has received a lot of stick from Spurs fans over the years, but it seems he got this one right.

Tottenham have only lost once in all competitions this season, as Frank’s team remain unbeaten in the Champions League after Tuesday night’s draw to Bodo/Glimt.

Joe Lewis’ family is preparing for the January transfer window, as Spurs fans will be hoping Frank is backed with investment after the club’s positive start.

Tottenham return to Premier League action when they travel to Leeds United on Saturday afternoon.

The Lilywhites are without a win in their last two league games, having come from behind to draw with Brighton and Wolves.

Spurs managed to salvage a 2-2 draw with Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday night, with Micky van de Ven and a Jostein Gundersen own goal clawing back a two-goal deficit.

Thomas Frank came under scrutiny for the performance and is expected to rotate for the trip to Elland Road, as Tottenham News predicts the XI that will turn out in Yorkshire.

Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons to start in Brennan Johnson’s absence

Johnson enjoyed a positive start to the Premier League campaign, but delivered a forgettable performance against Bodo/Glimt.

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The 24-year-old was fielded in his favoured right-wing position in the absence of Kudus, but was unable to mount a fight for a starting berth.

He registered an xG of just 0.07 and, while he completed 77 per cent of his passes, he only attempted 10 in his hour on the pitch.

Indeed, the Wales international was unable to provide much in the way of an attacking threat, with just one shot, which was off target.

Furthermore, Johnson failed to penetrate the wing, with no dribbles attempted and no key passes produced in his hour-long showing.

While many have called for Frank to field a more attacking lineup, he is likely to field the same 4-3-3 shape against Daniel Farke’s side, with Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha to partner each other in central-midfield.

That means that Lucas Bergvall is expected to start in a more advanced role, with Simons likely to be pushed out left yet again.

Tottenham unlikely to go all guns blazing vs Leeds United

While Spurs supporters want Frank to show more attacking nous, he is unlikely to loosen the reins against Leeds.

The Peacocks have enjoyed a promising start to the Premier League season, and if it were not for late goals, then they would be higher up the table.

Indeed, Farke’s side have only conceded two goals on home soil, and both of them came in their last outing against Bournemouth.

Given the opponent’s strength, Frank should continue to play with the same system that generated chances aplenty in the first half against Wolves.

Only two grounds have seen fewer goals in the Premier League than Elland Road, meaning supporters could be in for a snooze fest in Yorkshire.

However, a statement win would go some way to convincing fans that Frank is the right man for the job.

Tottenham are going through their first challenging spell under Thomas Frank.

The Lilywhites started the season in fine fettle, with their usual victory over Man City the statement result in the Premier League.

However, Spurs’ draw with Bodo/Glimt means that Frank’s side have drawn three of their last four, with their only win coming against Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup.

Now, Chris Sutton has pinpointed a key factor that could stand against the North London club when they visit Elland Road on Saturday.

Chris Sutton predicts Tottenham to draw with Leeds United

While most of Spurs’ players struggled against Bodo/Glimt, there are a few who are guaranteed a starting place for the trip to Yorkshire.

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Micky Van de Ven, Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha all have their reputations intact and will play integral roles at Elland Road.

Leeds have performed admirably this campaign and would arguably have even more points if it were not for their habit of conceding late goals.

Sutton has been predicting the results of this round of Premier League fixtures and thinks that Tottenham will struggle against Daniel Farke’s side.

“Tottenham have had a difficult week, having to fight back to rescue draws against Wolves and Bodo/Glimt, and this is going to be another tricky game for them,” he said via BBC Sport on 2 October.

“I can actually see it ending in another draw for Spurs. At least they played in the Arctic Circle on Tuesday night rather than Wednesday, but a lunchtime kick-off on Saturday is still far from ideal, and this Champions League campaign is going to stretch their squad.”

The Peacocks have been going strong at home and are yet to lose a game, having recorded one win and two draws.

What changes could Thomas Frank make to his Spurs team?

Frank is likely to heavily rotate his Tottenham team after what transpired just north of the Arctic Circle.

Brennan Johnson’s place is under serious threat after he failed to deliver any real quality against the Norwegian minnows.

Kudus will almost certainly take his place on the right, while Xavi Simons will be hoping to regain his place, either centrally or on the left.

If Frank has Cristian Romero fit again, then he will surely replace Kevin Danso, who had a night to forget in the Champions League.

While supporters have been calling for Frank to play a more attacking game, there is reason to be cautious ahead of the journey to Elland Road.

Thomas Frank’s honeymoon at Tottenham appears over after what has unfolded in recent weeks.

Despite a positive start to the season, the Lilywhites are in a rut, having salvaged three draws against Brighton, Wolves, and Bodo/Glimt.

In Spurs’ draw with Wolves, Guglielmo Vicario came in for scrutiny following his parry onto the helpless Joao Palhinha, leading to the away side’s goal.

Now, there is a serious concern that Vicario could end up costing the North London outfit when it matters.

Guglielmo Vicario could stop Tottenham fulfilling greatness

Thomas Frank has recognised Vicario’s mistakes, but has backed his goalkeeper when speaking to the media.

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However, the blunders keep on racking up for the 28-year-old, and he is turning into a serious problem for the North London club.

When he arrived at Hotspur Way, the goalkeeper looked a bargain, but his form over the last year has followed a concerning narrative.

Last term, Vicario struggled with set-pieces, and that problem resurfaced when the ball fell to him against Wolves.

Majestic was discussing the shot-stopper on talkSPORT and delivered a damning verdict on his future.

“Again, there’s a man that keeps coming up, Vicario, and I’m sorry, I’m still not having him,” Majestic said on 2 October.

“If we’re gonna go and be a Champions League football club on a regular basis, I don’t think Vicario is a number one.”

Now, Frank’s number one has it all to do to salvage his career in North London.

Thomas Frank needs Guglielmo Vicario upgrade and fast

Vicario has endured a difficult patch for Tottenham and has been blasted by several quarters for his mistakes.

Indeed, if the Lilywhites do want to cement a regular spot in the Champions League, then the goalkeeper is not the solution.

Time and time again, the Italian has been to blame for goals flying in, and there are no signs of him improving anytime soon.

If you look at the top teams in the league, they all have world-class goalkeepers, and it is the one key ingredient that may hamper Tottenham moving forward.

As it stands, Vicario is playing for his future, but all signs point towards a North London goodbye.

Three Tottenham players who have picked themselves vs Leeds after Bodo/Glimt draw

Thomas Frank has some big decisions to make as Tottenham visit Leeds United this Saturday.

The Lilywhites head to Elland Road in indifferent form, having drawn their last two Premier League games against Brighton and Wolves.

However, Spurs’ worst display came in the Champions League against Bodo/Glimt, leaving the Dane with much to ponder.

While it would be hard to argue that any Tottenham player cemented their place in Frank’s team, there are a few who simply must start against the Peacocks.

Micky Van de Ven a shoo-in to face Leeds United

Van de Ven captained Tottenham in Cristian Romero’s absence and was one of the few players to leave Norway with his reputation intact.

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Since arriving from VfL Wolfsburg, the centre-back has produced some outstanding performances and is highly regarded within the game.

Against Bodo/Glimt, the defender was penalised for a shirt pull, which led to Rodrigo Bentancur’s goal being ruled out.

However, Van de Ven came to the rescue for the Lilywhites and headed home Tottenham’s first to launch an unlikely comeback.

Moreover, the 24-year-old tried to push his side up the pitch before losing his head with a late sliding tackle.

Joao Palhinha continues to make a difference for Tottenham

While the Portugal international has not been in North London long, Spurs are already eyeing a permanent move for Palhinha.

His inclusion in this article tells you how bad the Lilywhites were on Tuesday night, as the midfielder came on as a substitute in the 69th minute.

Although the 30-year-old did not do anything exceptional in Norway, he increased his side’s control in midfield.

Indeed, Frank’s men went on to bag their equaliser after he came on, and his overall performances for Tottenham have been first-class.

Mohammed Kudus was Tottenham’s star against Bodo/Glimt

Kudus got Spurs out of jail in the Champions League and is bearing the weight of his side on his shoulders.

Spurs’ wingers offered precious little prior to his arrival on the pitch, with Brennan Johnson in particular underwhelming.

The Ghanaian came on for Lucas Bergvall on the hour and completely changed the flow of the game.

Kudus’ crossing has been a regular feature for Tottenham this season, and it was his delivery that found Van de Ven for the first goal.

Finding goals against Leeds is going to be a tricky task, but with the 25-year-old in the team, they have the perfect man to break their defence.

Thomas Frank will be desperate for a response from his Tottenham team after two disappointing performances.

Spurs were lucky to secure a 2-2 draw with Bodo/Glimt after snatching a point in their last Premier League encounter with Wolves.

Frank’s side travel to Leeds United in their next match, and it has been a fixture packed with controversy.

However, if the Lilywhites can beat Daniel Farke’s men at Elland Road, they will break two records on Saturday.

Tottenham can break Elland Raod record with four goals and a win

Frank will have to make do without Dominic Solanke on Saturday after it was revealed that he has undergone minor surgery on his ankle.

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The Dane would surely love to rotate his forwards, but has been unable to do so because of Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani’s injuries.

However, if the North London outfit can find their scoring boots, then they will do something that has never been achieved at Leeds’ home.

The Peacocks have shipped four goals in each of their last two Premier League home games against Spurs.

Furthermore, no side has ever scored four goals in three successive away matches at Elland Road.

Spurs have never won three consecutive games at Elland Road

Tottenham came from behind against Brighton to secure a valuable point in their last Premier League away outing.

While a meeting with a promoted side used to be an enticing one, that is very different this year, given what Leeds, Sunderland, and Burnley have achieved.

Indeed, the Elland Road outfit are yet to lose a game at home and have only shipped two goals, both of which came in their last match against Bournemouth.

However, if the Lilywhites do prevail in Yorkshire, then it will be a third successive win at Leeds’ home, and that is something they have never achieved.

While it feels incredibly unlikely that Frank’s men will score four goals away from home, they have to be eyeing a much-needed win.