Uruguayan midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur will be absent from Tottenham for the duel against Milan for the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. The player tore a ligament in his left knee and will need surgery. The club did not report the recovery time.
“We can confirm that Rodrigo Bentancur has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and will be out of action until the end of the season. He will undergo surgery before beginning his recovery with our medical team. We are with you, Rodrigo”, informed Tottenham this Monday.
We can confirm that Rodrigo Bentancur has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and will be out of action for the remainder of the campaign.
He will undergo surgery before beginning his rehabilitation with our medical staff.
We’re all behind you, Rodrigo
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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 13, 2023
Bentancur suffered the injury in the duel against Leicester City, for the 23rd round of the English Championship, at the King Power Stadium. The Uruguayan left the field in the 25th minute of the second half and gave way to Sarr. On the occasion, the Spurs were defeated by 4 to 1. Bentancour scored the only goal for the visitors.
Tottenham is fifth in the Premier League, with 39 points conquered. Antonio Conte’s team is preparing for the clash with Milan, for the round of 16 of the Champions League this Tuesday, at 5 pm (Brasília time), at the San Siro.
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