Rodrigo Bentancur injury update as Tottenham handed double boost ahead of Everton game

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur suffered an injury in the game against Leicester and appeared to be knocked out, but fans are players alike were relieved as he swiftly regained consciousness.

With the game level at 1-1, the Uruguay international went up for a header before colliding with Abdul Fatawu, which left him motionless on the ground. Medical staff were quickly called over, with a stretcher shortly following as the midfielder seemed to be unconscious.

He required oxygen but came round before being stretchered off the pitch. Tottenham held on for a 1-1 draw with the newly promoted side.

It was also at King Power Stadium that the Uruguay international picked up a knee injury that kept him out for nine months in his first full season at Tottenham. Fortunately, LondonWorld has been told he’s looking good and was able to travel with the Spurs team back to London after the game without needing any extra help.

Sources have added that he has the day off, like all the players who were involved in the game, but is expected to be monitored throughout the week as the club follows concussion protocol. There is a strong likelihood that he will miss this weekend’s game against Everton, but a return is on the cards for fellow midfielder Yves Bissouma, who was suspended for this game.

Bissouma watched from London as Spurs battled to a draw, but the injury to Bentancur will facilitate his swift return to the squad this weekend, which will be a massive boost for Spurs as they look to get their first three points of the season.

Spurs have also been further boosted ahead of the game with Everton, who are set to miss their dependable and experienced left-back Ashley Young, who was sent off this weekend against Brighton.

Last season, Spurs finished fifth in the league, and they will be looking to secure at least Champions League football for next season.