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Rodrigo Bentancur gave football fans a fright after collapsing headfirst during Tottenham's clash with Liverpool. He was hospitalized but later regained consciousness and congratulated his team.
Tottenham secured a major win in the English League Cup last night, stunning Liverpool with a well-deserved victory. The London side delivered Liverpool only their second defeat of the season, a feat that was expected to boost morale. However, the result was overshadowed by a disturbing incident involving Rodrigo Bentancur.
The Uruguayan midfielder collapsed headfirst on the pitch after an awkward stumble during a play in the penalty area. Bentancur lay motionless on the ground, prompting a swift response from Tottenham's medical team.
Witnessing the situation, fans and players alike were deeply concerned. Bentancur appeared to be struggling to breathe and required oxygen treatment before being rushed to the hospital. Fortunately, reports later confirmed that he had regained consciousness.
Despite the shocking incident, Bentancur took to social media shortly after to assure fans of his recovery and to congratulate his teammates on their remarkable performance. “Proud of the team’s effort and the win. Thank you for all the messages,” he wrote, calming concerns about his health.
This emotional night left both teams with mixed feelings. While Tottenham celebrated their win, attention shifted to Bentancur’s health and recovery. Liverpool, already dealing with uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk, had to endure another tense evening as emotions spilled over onto the pitch.