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Rodrigo Bentancur injury: Huge concern as Tottenham midfielder is stretchered off on oxygen after staying down following awkward fall in Liverpool Carabao Cup clash

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<p>The Uruguayan midfielder appeared to fall with little control while attempting to get his head to a corner kick in the fifth minute. As Bentancur landed on the turf, he remained prone, prompting immediate concern among players from both teams. Medics were quickly signalled to attend to the situation, leading to a halt in play for around 10 minutes.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The severity of the incident was underscored when Bentancur required oxygen on the pitch before being carefully moved to a seated position for further assessment. The lengthy stoppage concluded with the player being carried off on a stretcher amid applause from supporters all around the stadium. Tottenham later posted an update on their X account, stating: "We can confirm Rodrigo is conscious, talking and will go to hospital for further checks."</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We can confirm Rodrigo is conscious, talking and will go to hospital for further checks.</p>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1877099297725923836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Manager Ange Postecoglou brought on Brennan Johnson as Bentancur’s replacement. The Welshman was deployed on the right flank, while Dejan Kulusevski adjusted his position, dropping deeper into midfield. Meanwhile, youngster Lucas Bergvall assumed a more defensive midfield position alongside Yves Bissouma, reshaping Spurs’ formation.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>This latest setback is not the first time Bentancur has faced a serious injury this season. In Tottenham’s opening <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ange-postecoglou-tottenham-rodrigo-bentancur-injury-matty-cash-tackle/blta7424c061d773e33" target="_blank">Premier League game against Leicester City in August</a>, the 26-year-old suffered a head injury after a clash with Abdul Fatawu. The loss of Bentancur places additional pressure on Spurs' midfield, especially given the team’s challenging schedule across domestic and European competitions. They will return to action on Sunday against Tamworth in the FA Cup, which will be followed by a heated north London derby against Arsenal on January 16.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BENTANCUR & TOTTENHAM?

Rodrigo Bentancur injury: Huge concern as Tottenham midfielder is stretchered off on oxygen after staying down following awkward fall in Liverpool Carabao Cup clash | Goal.com

Rodrigo Bentancur was stretchered off with oxygen support after he stayed down following an awkward fall in Tottenham&apos;s cup clash with Liverpool.