Rodrigo Bentancur Suffers Head Injury in Match

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is reported to be conscious and communicating following a head injury sustained during a Premier League match against Leicester City. The incident occurred in the 75th minute when Bentancur collided heads with Abdul Fatawu, leading to an eight-minute stoppage for medical treatment. Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed that Bentancur was sitting up and able to communicate before being taken off on a stretcher while receiving oxygen. He was replaced by new signing Archie Gray as a concussion substitute, a measure officially introduced for the 2024-25 season. Postecoglou emphasized the importance of caution with head injuries, stating he does not have all the details but is relieved that Bentancur is responsive. This incident marks another challenging moment for Bentancur, who previously missed eight months due to a knee injury at the same stadium in 2023.