How many games Rodrigo Bentancur could miss for Tottenham as surgery decision imminent
Rodrigo Bentancur could be facing a lengthy period on the sidelines after picking up an injury in the recent defeat to Bournemouth.
The Uruguayan came off in the 86th minute of that clash at the Vitality Stadium, meaning he was already out of the action when Antoine Semenyo struck a 95th-minute winner for the hosts.
Thomas Frank is under serious pressure at Tottenham, and Football Insider recently revealed that he needs results against Aston Villa and West Ham in order to save his job.
The Lilywhites already fell to defeat against the Villans in the FA Cup on Saturday, and they have now received a nasty surprise on Sunday amid the latest update on Bentancur.
Rodrigo Bentancur could miss 18 games as surgery may be needed
Tottenham fans have been unhappy with Bentancur’s performances of late, but he remains a key part of Frank’s plans in North London.
The midfielder has started in 17 of his team’s 21 Premier League games so far this season, and he plays a key role for them in the middle of the park.
However, Tottenham are now set to be without him for a prolonged period amid his latest injury issue.
Sources close to the Uruguayan national team have confirmed that he has suffered a hamstring tear, according to the print edition of Uruguayan newspaper El Pais (11 January).
| Potential Recovery Timeframe | 3 Months |
| Premier League games missed | 11 |
| Champions League games missed | 2 |
| Potential Extra Champions League Games | 5 |
Discussions are set to take place imminently to assess whether he will require surgery to correct the issue, which is likely to depend on the severity of the tear.
It is understood that if surgery is required, then Bentancur is facing a period of at least three months on the sidelines in order to recover.
11 April is exactly three months away from this latest update, and if Bentancur’s recovery follows the expected timeframe, then that could see him miss as many as 18 games in all competitions.
Tottenham have 11 Premier League games in that time, while progression in the Champions League could result in as many as five games being added to the calendar before his return.
Archie Gray set for huge opportunity at Tottenham
Archie Gray is tipped for a huge future at Tottenham, but he has received limited opportunities to play in his preferred midfield position since his arrival from Leeds.
The youngster’s prospects have improved somewhat under Frank, but he has still started just nine Premier League games so far this term.
However, with Bentancur’s injury set to leave a big hole in the middle of the pitch for Spurs, this could be Gray’s big opportunity to stake a claim for the shirt on a full-time basis.
The starlet has had a limited amount of luck since he moved to join the capital club, but Bentancur’s issue could be about to work in his favour and give him the boost that he needs.