Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a massive blow in their quest for a top-four finish, with key midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur now ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery.
The Uruguayan midfielder was forced off after 65 minutes of Spurs’ 4-1 defeat at Leicester on February 11 after scoring the opening goal. After the game, it was revealed that he had ruptured his cruciate ligament, but further scans showed that he needed surgery in the knee.
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The 25-year-old has now undergone knee surgery and will be sidelined until November, meaning he will be missing for the remainder of the 2022-23 campaign.
The news of Bentancur’s absence will be a significant blow for Tottenham as the player has been one of their standout performers this season. He has scored six goals and provided two assists for the North London side this season from midfield.
