Bentancourt, who was scolded for saying 'I hate sin, but I'm not injured' was shocked by the opening game

Aug 20, 2024

"The worst situation that no one wanted"

Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 in Leicester City's away game as the opening match of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season. Pedro Porro led with the first goal in the first half, but he had to settle for a point as Jamie Vardy was allowed to equalize in the second half.

However, Tottenham suffered a lot of damage in the match. Key midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur (27) who barely recovered from his long-term injury suffered another serious injury. That's why I'm not very happy to get one point.

Bentancourt started the away game in the opening round of the EPL in the 2024-2025 season at King Power Stadium in Leicester City, England on the 20th (Korea time). Came out as a central midfielder in a 4-3-3 formation. Bentancur, who has recovered from his physical condition, has enough skills to play as the team's main midfielder. Coach Enze Postecoglou gave Bentancur an important role.

Of course, Bentancourt's start is not very welcome to Korean fans. This is because Bentancourt made racist remarks about his teammate Son Heung-min after the end of the season. The remarks were made purely out of ignorance with no malicious intent, but domestic fans were angry. Local media in the UK also addressed the issue. Later, Bentancourt apologized directly, and Son Heung-min also covered Bentancourt, but the resentment was not completely resolved.

Bentancur, who started in this situation, showed good movement in the beginning. He was in good shape, not like a player who returned a year and a half after a serious knee injury. Bentancur suffered a major injury in February 2023 that ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a game. It was also an away game against Leicester City at that time. Leicester City and Leicester City's home ground, King Power Stadium, is a bad match for Bentancourt.

Bentancur, who has been rehabilitating for a long time since then, has managed to recover his body. On October 28 last year, he successfully returned to the game against Crystal Palace for the first time in eight months. Bentancourt, who confirmed his physical condition by playing for the Uruguayan national team in the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 during the pre-season, announced a complete revival by being in the starting lineup for the EPL opener.

However, he failed to escape the 'bad relationship' with Leicester City. The accident happened in the 26th minute of the second half when the score was tied 1-1. It was a set-piece situation for Tottenham. After James Maddison scored a corner, Bentancur jumped from the opponent's penalty area. Leicester City Abdul Fattau also played. competed for the ball in the air. They put their heads together in a split second. The collision was unavoidable. Both players collapsed on the ground, and the game was suspended for a while.

Patau stood up. He complained of some pain. The damage was minor. But Bentancourt did not. I bled out of my head, and I couldn't get up easily on the ground. Eventually, the medical staff rushed in. An emergency situation involving a ventilator was implemented. Bentancourt was unconscious.

Fortunately, Bentancourt regained consciousness after a while. But I couldn't play anymore. He was carried off on a stretcher. Bentancourt headed to the hospital.

British media such as Sky Sports and TBR Football 'Tottenham team doctor said Bentancur regained consciousness. However, it should be managed by concussion protocol' For the time being, we have to watch the condition under intensive management.

wman@sportschosun.com