Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is expected to be out for about two months due to an ankle injury.

Tottenham announced on its official website on the 2nd (Korean time), “Coach Enze Postecoglu said Bentancur will be out for about two months.”

Bentancur collapsed after receiving a rough tackle from opposing defender Matty Cash during the game against Aston Villa on the 26th of last month. Ben Tancur complained of pain in his ankle area and was eventually replaced by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in the 30th minute of the first half.

According to Tottenham, Bentancur recently underwent tests at the hospital and will be unable to play in games for a while.

Coach Postekoglou said, “The hospital test results were not good. He will probably have to focus a lot of his time on rehabilitation and treatment. “It may take several months,” he said.

With Bentancur's departure, Tottenham inevitably weakened its power. With James Maddison and Mickey van der Pen, key players in attack and defense, already out due to injuries, Bentancur's injury is critical.

In addition, Tottenham is scheduled to have Son Heung-min participate in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup in January next year, and Yves Bissouma and Fape Sarr are scheduled to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Meanwhile, the long-term departure of Bentancur, who will hold the weight in midfield, is bound to be painful.

It is an unfortunate injury for Bentancur personally. Bentancur was unable to play for about eight months due to a left knee cruciate ligament injury last February, but returned last month, but suffered another serious injury just one month later.

Coach Postecoglu said, “Bentancur performed very well in his first start after injury, so it is a pity. “But he is a very positive person,” he said. “Bentancur will want to return quickly. “I am sure we will see him soon,” he said, looking forward to his early return. 19가이드03