Ange Postecoglou says Rodrigo Bentancur will be sidelined for two weeks with concussion following a worrying incident in a game this week.
The Tottenham midfielder was injured just minutes into the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal against Liverpool.
With Spurs taking a corner, the delivery was short and Bentancur came out to attempt a header so the ball wouldn't reach a Liverpool defender. As he stooped to make contact, his head awkwardly hit the ground, appearing to snap his neck to one side.
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As play continued for the moment, Bentancur laid face-down on the turf, appearing to be unconscious. Before the referee realised the gravity of the situation, teammate Pedro Porro came rushing over to attend to Bentancur and play was stopped.
The Uruguay international received nearly 10 minutes of treatment on the pitch with medical staff from both sides working together, surrounding the player completely. Eventually, he left the pitch on a stretcher, barely visible as a blanket covered his body and an oxygen mask remained over his face. to applause from players on both teams as well as the fans around the stadium.
Spurs confirmed at halftime that Bentancur was conscious and speaking to the medical staff at the stadium. The team update states that he was taken to the hospital for further evaluation.
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Postecoglou confirmed on January 10 that the player had not suffered any serious damage, although he will miss the next two weeks as part of a concussion protocol.
"All good. He's back home and he's fine. He is feeling good," the Spurs manager said.
"Thankfully, it looks like a concussion and nothing more than it. Obviously, you follow the protocols now and it's a couple of weeks where you have to make sure everything is okay."
According to the Daily Mail, the Tottenham medical staff will make "regular home checks" on Bentancur until he's cleared to return to the training ground.
Bentancur has struggled with injuries since joining Tottenham from Juventus in the 2022 January transfer window.
The worst was an ACL tear suffered in early 2023, keeping him out from February through the end of October. He has also dealt with ankle, groin, and back injuries throughout his time in north London.
