RODRIGO BENTANCUR needed extensive medical attention and was carried off on a stretcher after a horror head clash during Tottenham’s match at Leicester City.
Bentancur appeared to be unconscious for a brief while as medics rushed onto the pitch – he was then seen receiving oxygen in the match against Leicester before he was carried off on a stretcher and replaced by Archie Gray.
The Tottenham midfielder could be seen sitting up and responding to treatment after a six-minute delay.
The game continued at 1-1 after a delay and ended that way – Pedro Porro opened the scoring before Jamie Vardy’s equaliser.
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Bentancur ‘communicating’
Ange Postecoglou has revealed Rodrigo Bentancur is conscious and communicating after his head injury.
He said: “He is up and communicating. It’s a head injury and we’ll leave it in the hands of the medical team but he’s conscious and communicating. Nowadays we’re always cautious in the moment.”
Ange’s Bentancur update
“I haven’t spoken to him. It’s a head injury so he’s got to be really careful.
“The good news is that he is up and talking. So we’ll leave it to the medical team.”
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One supporter wrote: “Wishing him a quick recovery.”
Another added: “Speedy recovery. Hopefully nothing serious.”
Well wishes flood in for Bentancur
One wrote: “Get will soon lad. We need you back and healthy.”
A second said: “It looks like a nasty bump on the side of the head. Wishing you a speedy recovery.”
Bentancur ‘communicating’
Ange Postecoglou has revealed Rodrigo Bentancur is conscious and communicating after his head injury.
He said: “He is up and communicating. It’s a head injury and we’ll leave it in the hands of the medical team but he’s conscious and communicating. Nowadays we’re always cautious in the moment.”
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Speaking after the match, Ange Postecoglou told BBC Sport: “It was a disappointing outcome for us.
“I thought we were excellent first half and controlled the game.
“Really dominant with our football but just wasteful in front of goal and the same in the second half and when that happens you keep the opposition in the game.
“We created chances and weren’t ruthless enough at other times lacking composure. It’s stuff we need to fix. When you are so dominant you need to make sure it is reflected by the scoreline.”
Ange’s Bentancur update
“I haven’t spoken to him. It’s a head injury so he’s got to be really careful.
“The good news is that he is up and talking. So we’ll leave it to the medical team.”
Credit: PA Credit: Getty Clearest picture of Bentancur’s mid-air collision
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Tottenham send message to Bentancur
Ange Postecoglou‘s verdict on Spurs’ performance
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou told Sky: “Disappointing night for us. First-half excellent and controlled the game but wasteful in front of goal.
“Second half was the same. we started off well and once Leicester scored, the crowd lifted and we lost our composure.
“It was an issue we had last year as well, we need to keep working hard and be a bit more ruthless in front of goal.
“At times we made poor decisions. When we are that dominant we should be out of sight. We play to score goals and we didn’t score. The dominance is great but if you don’t score it is meaningless.
“To be that wasteful tonight is disappointing. We just weren’t clinical.”
“It’s not our football or effort. To get results you need to be a lot more ruthless in the final third. If we don’t we won’t get the rewards our football deserves.”
Credit: Reuters Bentancur sat up after a few long minutes
Bentancur was down for five minutes
The midfielder was at least sitting up before being carried off but had been given oxygen.
Bentancur also ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament at the King Power in February 2023, which kept him out for eight months.
Credit: Getty Fans reaction to Bentancur
One wrote: “I pray Bentancur is OK!”
A second said: “Bentancur is just doomed to be permanently injured. Feel for him.”
Another replied: “So glad he is conscious. I hope Bentancur gets well soon!”
Credit: Reuters Tottenham fans worried about Bentancur
Bentancur appeared to be immediately knocked out when jumping for a header alongside Leicester’s Abdul Fatawu in the 71st minute.
Physios were rushed onto the field and he did not come to until after a few minutes.
James Maddison and Son covered their mouths in shock, worried about their team-mate.
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FULL TIME: Leicester 1-1 Tottenham
And 37-year-old Jamie Vardy stole the show tonight with his equaliser early in the second half.
He even celebrated in true Vardy passion and fashion.
Tottenham will be disheartened not take all three points after dominating the first half.
Jamie Vardy returned to the Premier League with a BANGCredit: Getty Leicester 1-1 Tottenham (’90+9)
Richarlison almost wins it!
Bentancur update
SunSport’s Graeme Bryce at the King Power Stadium
“Bentancur took a sickening blow to the head following a mid-air clash.
“Blood could be seen leaking over the player’s forehead.”
Son was in disbelief Leicester 1-1 Tottenham (’90+6)
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Leicester 1-1 Tottenham (’90+5)
Just four minutes remaining.
Leicester goal-kick. Steve Cooper urges his fans to up the noise.
Leicester 1-1 Tottenham (’90+3)
Leicester have enjoyed five shots to Tottenham’s four in the second half.
Vicario fuming with defenders
Tottenham keeper was really unhappy with his defence there and he screams at Gray.
Bergvall is disposessed in his own half and Leicester flood forward.
Corner to Leicester.
Subs: Son off.
Nine added minutes at Leicester
And the Foxes were inches away from snatching a hard fought victory.
Bentancur reportedly up and talking
Sky Sports have said he is up and talking according to Spurs medical staff.
Still 1-1 here at the King Power. Can expect at least six added minutes
Leicester 1-1 Tottenham
Goalscorer Jamie Vardy also departed in the 79th minute.
He’s taking his time, to the annoyance of Romero, before being replaced by Mavididi.
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