Worrying Scenes As Rodrigo Bentancur Is Taken Off On A Stretcher During Tottenham Carabao Cup Semi-Final Vs Liverpool

Tottenham’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg with Liverpool was stopped for several minutes after Rodrigo Bentancur suffered a worrying injury at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Rodrigo Bentancur Injury: Tottenham Star Taken Off On A Stretcher

There was huge concern around the Spurs midfielder’s well-being following a corner from the hosts.

The Uruguayan star stooped low to head the football at the corner was whipped in but was left on the ground immediately after.

Bentancur’s Tottenham team-mates came to his aid as he laid on the turf.

Speaking on Sky Sports’ commentary, Alan Smith said: “There’s a lot of concern there. Bentancur went for the diving header, nobody challenged him I don’t think. I think he just fell awkwardly.”

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The medical team came on moments after, tending to the midfielder as the cameras panned to Ange Postecoglou.

Lead commentator Rob Hawthorne added: “Yeah, I think he stooped low to try and get his head on the ball and possibly ended up crashing into the ground and landing on his head which is a concern that Spurs could do without.”

Following a lengthy stoppage, Bentancur was taken off on a stretcher, adding to Spurs’ injury woes.

Brennan Johnson replaced Bentancur in the 15th minute.

Tottenham gave an update on Bentancur’s condition during the half-time break on social media.

They tweeted: “We can confirm Rodrigo is conscious, talking and will go to hospital for further checks.”