Rodrigo Bentancur huge injury scare as Tottenham star stretchered off against Liverpool | Football | Sport
Tottenham’s injury woes worsened on Wednesday night as Rodrigo Bentancur was stretchered off during their League Cup clash against Liverpool.
Speaking on Sky Sports’ commentary, Alan Smith said: “There’s a lot of concern there. Bentancur went for the diving header, nobody challenged him I don’t think. I think he just fell awkwardly.”
The medical team were quick to tend to his needs, with the stretcher following shortly behind them.
Lead commentator Rob Hawthorne added: “Yeah, I think he stooped low to try and get his head on the ball and possibly ended up crashing into the ground and landing on his head which is a concern that Spurs could do without after such a bright start.
“Immediately players from both sides were urging the medics on such was the urgency of the situation with Rodrigo Bentancur.”
Smith added: “You saw the reaction of his team-mates, they knew there pal was in a bit of trouble.”
After a lengthy stoppage in play, Brennan Johnson came off the bench to replace the Uruguayan midfielder, with the game resuming shortly after.
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