Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur injury news shared by Doctor with surgery mooted
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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur may require surgery in the worst-case scenario in recovering from an ankle injury, according to Dr Rajpal Brar.
The injury expert claims that there’s nothing to suggest anything more serious but setbacks are always on the cards.
The Uruguay international has been ruled out until the end of January, but it could be a more lengthy setback.
Discussing the state of play with Bentancur exclusively with Tottenham News, Dr Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist, said: “Setbacks are always possible, whether it’s a mild, moderate or severe injury.
“Ankle injuries can be problematic for footballers because of the load that’s placed on the area.
“Worst-case scenario would be if he doesn’t respond well to rehab and potentially needs surgery to stabilise the area.
“This would see him perhaps even being out beyond January but nothing to indicate that’s the case as of now.“
Ange Postecoglou will undoubtedly not be pleased with the number of injuries at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season.
Bentancur missed most of the games this term due to injury and has suffered another injury that keeps him out for two months.
In his absence, Pape Matar Sarr has taken over the reins in the middle of the park for the Lilywhites this term.
It remains to be seen when and in which condition he returns for Spurs and Postecoglou surely will be counting on him.
In other Tottenham Hotspur news, a player is mooted to have suffered a setback in his rehabilitation and now may be out for longer than first expected.