A tense moment marked England in the League Cup semi-final as Tottenham took on Liverpool. In the first minutes of the match held in London, Rodrigo Bentancur was at the center of a dramatic and worrying episode.
The former Boca Juniors midfielder collapsed in the opposition box, prompting an immediate reaction from players and medical staff, as he lost consciousness on the pitch. Medical staff rushed onto the pitch to provide aid to the midfielder, while the official broadcast chose not to show the alarming scenes unfolding in the stadium.
Play was halted for several minutes until Bentancur was taken off on a stretcher, with Brennan Johnson coming on in his place. Additionally, a video circulated on social media showing the midfielder being supported by a teammate, with a dislocated jaw, highlighting the seriousness of the injury.
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-“Bentancur is being carried off on a stretcher and we are forced to make an early replacement. We are all with you, Lolo,” Tottenham’s official account on X (formerly Twitter) tweeted, although there was no medical update. has been provided to date.
In time, a spokesperson for the British club confirmed that the midfielder “was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for further examinations.” In addition, Tottenham assured that the former Boca player was in a stable condition and out of danger.
“We can confirm that Rodrigo is conscious, speaking and will be transferred to hospital for further tests,” said the brief statement posted on the English club’s official X account.
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