Rodrigo Bentancur injury latest: Ange reveals Tottenham star was concussed as he gives health update after horror injury
ANGE POSTECOGLU has provided an update on Rodrigo Bentancur after the midfielder suffered a horror injury on the pitch during Tottenham's Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg win over Liverpool.
The Spurs midfielder appeared to slam into the turf after going for a header at a corner, with his arm also bending the wrong way as he landed - Ange has now confirmed that Bentancur was "concussed but nothing more than that."
Following treatment by medics inside the Liverpool box, Bentancur was carried off the pitch after a worrying seven-minute delay and was rushed to hospital.
Spurs went on to record a battling 1-0 win as Lucas Bergvall scored his first goal for the club, while new keeper Antonin Kinsky kept a clean sheet on his debut after being thrown straight into the mix.
Late on Wednesday night, Bentancur shared an image on Instagram of him and his girlfriend smiling.
The midfielder confirmed he was "all good" with a thumbs up and praised his side for their win over Liverpool.
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Ange update on Bentancur injury
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has revealed Rodrigo Bentancur suffered a concussion following Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg win over Liverpool.
It looks like a concussion but nothing more than that.
He was in the hospital, obviously, and they did all of the tests in terms of checking, making sure everything is okay.
And all good. He is back home. He is fine. He is feeling good. We’ll obviously follow the protocols now.
I think it is a couple of weeks where you have to make sure everything is okay.
Ange PostecoglouRodrigo Bentancur return
Concussion protocols mean Tottenham star Rodrigo Bentancur will miss a minimum of 12 days of matches as a result of his head injury.
Players are at times permitted to come back after a five or seven-day period.
But Bentancur's period of ineligibility has been extended as he suffered a concussion on the opening day of the season.
According to the Daily Mail, the midfielder will not be allowed back to the club's training ground until he is given the medical green light.
Tottenham doctors will stay in regular contact with the Uruguay international to ensure he is not rushed back.
Credit: Getty Concussion protocol
Tottenham ace Rodrigo Bentancur suffered a concussion as a result of a horror fall.
Bentancur collapsed on the pitch during the first leg of Spurs' Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool on Wednesday, which they won 1-0.
Doctors have determined that the midfielder suffered a concussion as a result of his worrying fall.
Concussion protocols mean the Uruguay international will miss a minimum of 12 days of matches as a result of the injury.
Players are at times permitted to return after a five or seven-day period.
But the 27-year-old's period of ineligibility has been extended as he suffered a concussion on the opening day of the season.
Rodrigo Bentancur stats
Tottenham ace Rodrigo Bentancur has become managrr Ange Postecoglou's latest loss due to injury.
Bentancur has endured a turbulent campaign with Spurs.
The midfielder, though, has amassed a total of two goals and one assist in 20 appearances.
Rodrigo Bentancur message
Tottenham ace Rodrigo Bentancur, thankfully, regained consciousness before he was admitted to hospital to undergo further evaluation.
Bentancur gave Spurs fans an update on his condition after being given a once-over by doctors.
Along with a picture of himself smiling with his girlfriend, the midfielder wrote on his Instagram story: "All good guys.
"Thank you for the messages. Congratulations for the victory boys!!!"
Family picture
Tottenham ace Rodrigo Bentancur posted a heartwarming family photo on social media just hours before suffering a horror fall.
Bentancur slammed his head on the pitch just six minutes into the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie with Liverpool after trying to head the ball.
Medical staff raced on to the pitch to give the versatile midfielder treatment - including oxygen - before taking him off on a stretcher and sending him to the hospital.
The Uruguay international's girlfriend Melany La Blanca quickly raced to be by his beside - just hours after the pair publicly gushed over their daughter.
The 27-year-old reposted a wholesome snap of them posing with their little one, who was dressed in school uniform and appeared to be celebrating a big milestone, to his Instagram story.
La Blanca wrote: "Our baby's no longer a baby."
Kept away
The Spurs midfielder is to be kept away from the training ground over the coming days.
Club medical staff will be making regular checks at the home of the midfielder after his release from hospital.
He will not be allowed back until they give him the green light.
It is unclear how long Bentancur will miss, although he has already missed eight matches through suspension this season.
Seven of those came from a ban for making an alleged racial slur against Son Heung-min on Uruguayan TV.
Another was for picking up his fifth booking of the season.
Fans react
Fans online are delighted to hear that Bentancur is doing well.
The midfielder updated supporters that he is “all good” with a post on Instagram, and fans are chuffed to know their star is doing okay.
One said: “Great news Rodrigo”.
While another wrote: “Happy you’re well Rodrigo. Wishing you some Spurs love”.
And a third commented: “Glad to see you smiling”.
Ange’s pain
Ange Postecoglou opened up on the hurt he felt seeing Rodrigo Bentancur on the deck.
Spurs’ boss said: “It was pretty distressing at the time to see him go down like that, for the players.
“When dealing with adversity this group of players just compose themselves and responded to it really well.”
How long is Bentancur out for?
While it remains unclear how long Bentancur will be sidelined for, he is sure to miss this weekend’s FA Cup tie against Tamworth.
Spurs will want to make sure he is 100 per cent fit before bringing him back, with Bentancur already suffering several long-term injuries at the club.
But with the likes of Lucas Bergvall in fine form, there may not even be room for him in the team when he does return!
Spurs 1 Liverpool 0 - report
Amid the fear over Bentancur's injury, Spurs still managed to bag a huge 1-0 win over Liverpool.
Lucas Bergvall nabbed a late strike to put Tottenham in control of the Carabao Cup semi.
Should Ange Postecoglou's men advance to the final, they will play either Newcastle or Liverpool - with Toon currently 2-0 up ahead of a return leg at home.
Ange update on Bentancur injury
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has revealed that Rodrigo Bentancur suffered a concussion following the side's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg win over Liverpool.
"It looks like a concussion but nothing more than that," Ange said.
"He was in the hospital, obviously, and they did all of the tests in terms of checking, making sure everything is okay.
"And all good. He is back home. He is fine. He is feeling good. We'll obviously follow the protocols now. I think it is a couple of weeks where you have to make sure everything is okay."
Spurs won’t let him back – for now
Bentancur will be kept away from Spurs’ training ground – until he is given the all clear to return.
Tottenham of course will take no chances over his condition.
And even when he is back, a resumption of action won’t immediately follow.
Rodrigo adds to long casualty list
Rodrigo Bentancur’s misfortune is of course different from the rest.
But Tottenham have a worrying list of absentees in other ways.
Here’s a look at every player who is out or a doubt for Spurs’ FA Cup third-round clash at National League Tamworth on Sunday.
- Guglielmo Vicario – OUT
- Destin Udogie – OUT
- Ben Davies – OUT
- Cristian Romero – OUT
- Micky van de Ven – OUT
- Richarlison – DOUBT
- Wilson Odobert – OUT
- Fraser Forster – DOUBT
Doctor speaks out on speculation
A medical expert has moved to dismiss speculation over Rodrigo Bentancur’s condition
Some fans noticed an earlier incident with the Tottenham star’s jaw.
But Dr Gareth Nye, a lecturer in Biomedical Science at the University of Salford, reckons it’s likely that moment and Bentancur’s sickening fall soon after are NOT connected.
He surveyed the midfielder’s slump to the ground following an attempted header.
And he told the Daily Star: “Having watched the video slowed down, you can see he twists his head to get to the ball.
“And as he lands on the pitch, the side of his head hits the ground with some force to the point his head bounces back up again.
“The brain is protected by the skull however in cases of trauma like this the brain actually bangs against the inside of the skull leading to bruising and as the brain is damaged it very often causes a loss of conscious, blurred vision and it can disrupt breathing patterns.
“My best guess would be Bentancur had quite a bad case of concussion and thankfully seems to be in good shape afterwards”.
What’s next for Spurs as they wait on Rodrigo
Spurs now hope Bentancur is available sooner than first feared.
But the midfielder could miss a run of fixtures that includes a huge derby.
Kept away
The Spurs midfielder is to be kept away from the training ground over the coming days.
Club medical staff will be making regular checks at the home of the midfielder after his release from hospital.
He will not be allowed back until they give him the green light.
It is unclear how long Bentancur will miss, although he has already missed eight matches through suspension this season.
Seven of those came from a ban for making an alleged racial slur against Son Heung-min on Uruguayan TV.
Another was for picking up his fifth booking of the season.
Bentancur insists 'all is good'
Rodrigo Bentancur has tried to reassure Tottenham fans over his condition.
The midfielder collapsed face-down in Wednesday’s 1-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg win over Liverpool.
Credit: PA He landed awkwardly after trying to head an early corner away.
Bentancur was taken to a nearby hospital, with boss Ange Postecoglou confirming after the game Bentancur was “conscious when he got to the dressing room.”
The ex-Juventus man later updated his 2million Instagram followers on his condition.
Smiling alongside girlfriend Melany La Banca and wearing a Spurs T-shirt, Bentancur wrote he was “all good”and added a thumbs-up.
'Seems to be in good shape afterwards'
A doctor has spoken out after speculation over Rodrigo Bentancur’s condition
The Spurs star fell unchallenged - but some fans noticed an earlier incident with the Tottenham star’s jaw.
But Dr Gareth Nye, a lecturer in Biomedical Science at the University of Salford, reckons it’s likely that moment and Bentancur’s sickening fall soon after are NOT connected.
He surveyed the midfielder’s slump to the ground following an attempted header.
And he told the Daily Star: “Having watched the video slowed down, you can see he twists his head to get to the ball.
“And as he lands on the pitch, the side of his head hits the ground with some force to the point his head bounces back up again.
“The brain is protected by the skull, however in cases of trauma like this the brain actually bangs against the inside of the skull leading to bruising and as the brain is damaged it very often causes a loss of conscious, blurred vision and it can disrupt breathing patterns.
“My best guess would be Bentancur had quite a bad case of concussion and thankfully seems to be in good shape afterwards”.
Rodrigo adds to long casualty list
Rodrigo Bentancur's misfortune is of course different from the rest.
But Tottenham have a worrying list of absentees in other ways.
Here’s a look at every player who is out or a doubt for Spurs’ FA Cup third-round clash at National League Tamworth on Sunday.
- Guglielmo Vicario – OUT
- Destin Udogie – OUT
- Ben Davies – OUT
- Cristian Romero – OUT
- Micky van de Ven – OUT
- Richarlison – DOUBT
- Wilson Odobert – OUT
- Fraser Forster – DOUBT
'Start-stop' sports more prone to Rodrigo-type falls
Rodrigo Bentancur's worrying collapse on the pitch is more likely in stop-start sports like football, research suggests.
Possible cardiac events like the Tottenham star's face-first collapse against Liverpool can be caused by sudden surges of intense physical action.
That's because such sudden bursts could put the heart under extra pressure - which might be a problem if a player has an underlying issue.
However, there has been no information yet as to the cause of Bentancur's fall
And there are several other possible explanations.
They include commotio cordis - which can come from a fierce, fast impact to the chest.
There are also more routine reasons, for example suffering from excessive heat, dehydration or lack of food.
At the moment, though, these are just possibilities for any such incident - rather than a nod to what might have happened with Bentancur.
Spurs won't let him back - for now
Bentancur will be kept away from Spurs' training ground - until he is given the all clear to return.
Tottenham of course will take no chances over his condition.
And even when he is back, a resumption of action won't immediately follow.
Spurs medics to check on Rodrigo at home
Tottenham's medical team will reportedly pay regular home visits to Bentancur.
The staff see the checks as an important follow-up following his fall during last night's Carabao Cup semi-final win over Liverpool.
What's next for Spurs as they wait on Rodrigo
Spurs now hope Bentancur is available sooner than first feared.
But the midfielder could miss a run of fixtures that includes a huge derby.
Doctor speaks out on speculation
A medical expert has moved to dismiss speculation over Rodrigo Bentancur's condition
Some fans noticed an earlier incident with the Tottenham star's jaw.
But Dr Gareth Nye, a lecturer in Biomedical Science at the University of Salford, reckons it's likely that moment and Bentancur's sickening fall soon after are NOT connected.
He surveyed the midfielder's slump to the ground following an attempted header.
And he told the Daily Star: “Having watched the video slowed down, you can see he twists his head to get to the ball.
"And as he lands on the pitch, the side of his head hits the ground with some force to the point his head bounces back up again.
“The brain is protected by the skull however in cases of trauma like this the brain actually bangs against the inside of the skull leading to bruising and as the brain is damaged it very often causes a loss of conscious, blurred vision and it can disrupt breathing patterns.
“My best guess would be Bentancur had quite a bad case of concussion and thankfully seems to be in good shape afterwards”.