Since arriving at Tottenham at the start of 2022, Rodrigo Bentancur has been a revelation in the middle of the park.

His form in the 2022/23 campaign in particular was outstanding, with the Uruguayan star scoring six goals and registering two assists in 26 games (Transfermarkt). However, his season was cut short when he ruptured an ACL in February of this year.

It has been a long road to recovery for the popular midfielder, with fans eagerly awaiting his return. The Lilywhites faithful got what they wanted on Friday night, with Bentancur getting a brief cameo appearance in the win over Crystal Palace.

Ange Postecoglou will be delighted to have a quality midfielder back among his ranks, but perhaps no one is happier than Bentancur himself.

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 27: Rodgrigo Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur applauds fans during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on October 27, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Rodrigo Bentancur can’t wait to play again

Speaking to Sport890, Bentancur revealed how eager he was to get going again, and discussed the prospect of returning to play for Uruguay again in the near future, despite only just coming back from injury.

On the injury, Bentancur said: “That [game in] February I had scored a goal, I finished the game, I walked away. When I told the doctor that I felt a crack during the match, he was honest and said it could be the ligament.

“I did not suffer in recovery. The knee reacted very well to all the stimuli and increased loads during the process. They only took fluids from me three times.

“The last two months my subconscious began to win over me because I was already ready to play. [These days] they change the deadlines to avoid relapses, they ask you for almost nine months and they didn’t want me to return until November 21.”

Bentancur has returned almost a month early, and already has one eye on international duty: “I am available and if Bielsa calls me I am at [his] disposal. If it was for me, I was going to play for the national team in September because I’m dying to always be there.”

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It’s so good to have Bentancur back, and I can’t believe he is back in action already. He looked fairly sharp against Palace on Friday, too, so hopefully the injury hasn’t harmed him too much and we will have the same Lolo firing us to glory again in no time.

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Bentancur returned to action ahead of schedule, with Ange Postecoglou surprising fans by first naming the midfielder on the bench at Selhurst Park before bringing him on in the 90th minute.

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 27: Tottenham Hotspur’s Rodrigo Bentancur and Son Heung-Min celebrate at the end of the match during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on October 27, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty Images)

The midfielder’s return is a major boost to Spurs and now gives the Australian another world-class option in the middle of the park.

Bentancur is quite a popular member in the changing room, which was evident by the players’ reactions after the final whistle, with many pushing him to the front so that the Uruguayan could take in the accolades from the travelling Spurs supporters on Friday night.

Heung-min Son is so happy to see Bentancur back

Post-match scenes ft. Lolo pic.twitter.com/4rDDv62uQO

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 27, 2023

The midfielder took to Instagram after the game to thank those who supported him during the last eight months and admitted that he is looking forward to enjoying his football again.

When asked about Bentancur’s return, Son has now said (via George Sessions): “When he came on I was getting emotional. He is one of my good friends and last year when I suffer with injuries, he was always pushing behind me. I am really grateful he came back healthy.”

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This sort of empathy and care for his teammates is what makes Son the perfect modern-day captain. Having a leader like this will undoubtedly foster a feeling of humility and togetherness in the changing room.

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Bentancur had been one of Tottenham’s most consistent performers in his first year at the North London club, and the Uruguayan was a huge miss for the side during the final few months of last season after picking up an ACL injury against Leicester City back in February.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 11: Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammate Pedro Porro after scoring the team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur at The King Power Stadium on February 11, 2023 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

While the 26-year-old had been back in training for the last couple of weeks, it was reported a few days ago that he is not expected to return to action until November (The Standard).

To people’s surprise, Bentancur was named on the bench for Tottenham’s clash against Crystal Palace and came on in the 90th minute, helping the away side see out a 2-1 win.

Rodrigo Bentancur is finally back for Tottenham

There was a touching moment after the final whistle as the midfielder’s teammates pushed him to the front so that he could take in the accolades from the travelling supporters at Selhurst Park.

Post-match scenes ft. Lolo pic.twitter.com/4rDDv62uQO

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 27, 2023

Bentancur has taken to Instagram to thank those who supported him during the last eight months and admitted that he is looking forward to enjoying his football again.

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Bentancur also recorded the following video message to Spurs fans after his comeback:

One new message from Rodrigo!

@HPE pic.twitter.com/118SWBvDNE

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 27, 2023

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Bentancur would likely need a few weeks, or potentially even a month or two, to return to his best and Postecoglou can afford to ease him into proceedings, given how well Sarr and Bissouma are playing at the moment. There is no doubt that the Uruguayan will improve the side considerably if he returns to his pre-injury levels.

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It has been a long and arduous road back for Bentancur since he suffered an ACL injury back in February against Leicester City.

While the midfielder had been back in full training over the last two weeks, it was reported as recently as a few days ago that he was not expected to play until next month (The Standard).

To many people’s surprise, the 26-year-old was named on the bench for the clash against Crystal Palace and he was brought on by Postecoglou in the 90th minute with Tottenham 2-0 up.

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 12: Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 12, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Everyone at Spurs is happy to have Bentancur back

Although the away side had to endure some nervy minutes towards the end after the home side pulled one back, they managed to hold on to the lead and emerge with all three points.

There were some touching scenes after the full-time whistle as the Tottenham players were clearly over the moon for Bentancur on his return and were keen for him to take in the accolade from the fans.

Watch the video below:

Post-match scenes ft. Lolo pic.twitter.com/4rDDv62uQO

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 27, 2023

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Bentancur’s return is huge for Postecolgou as it gives him another world-class option in the middle of the park. The fact that we are playing so well means that the Uruguayan can be eased back into the fold over the next few weeks so that he can slowly build up his match fitness.

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Spurs fans have long been waiting with bated breath for Bentancur to return, with many salivating at the prospect of the Uruguayan playing alongside Yves Bissouma and James Maddison in a midfield three.

The supporters may not have to wait for too long to watch the 26-year-old back in action as he is now back in full training.

ENFIELD, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 10: Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 10, 2022 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

The latest piece of skill he pulled off at Hotspur Way will only whet the appetite of fans even further as Bentancur brought the ball down with a perfect first touch before curling into the top corner in one motion.

That left the likes of Emerson Royal, Alejo Veliz and Yves Bissouma in disbelief.

Watch the moment below:

The touch and finish from Lolo pic.twitter.com/MaQeG1LRF9

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 25, 2023

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Bentancur is a master technician and adding him to our midfield would elevate our quality in possession considerably.

However, Sarr is an extremely powerful runner and his work off the ball is key to us not conceding many chances, which is why Ange might be hesitant to take him out of the side.

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Spurs fans have long been waiting with bated breath for Bentancur’s return, with many supporters keen to see the Uruguayan play alongside Maddison and Yves Bissouma in the middle of the park.

We may not be far away from getting to see that, with Ange Postecoglou confirming in his press conference on Friday that the former Juventus man is now back in full training (Football.London).

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Bentancur and Maddison are already linking up

It looks like the 26-year-old is already forming a good relationship with Maddison, with the pair seen linking up excellently in training ahead of the clash against Fulham.

The latest training video on the club’s official channel shows the England international flicking the ball to Bentancur with the outside of his boot before receiving it back, with the pair playing a swift one-two to get around both Brennan Johnson and Oliver Skipp.

Bryan Gil, who recently recovered from his groin issue, also appeared quite sharp in the session. Watch the video by clicking here.

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Even after serving his suspension against Fulham, Bissouma would be on four yellow cards on his return, which means that he is one more yellow from another suspension.

So, Bentancur’s return is extremely timely for Spurs and it is undoubtedly going to be a joy to watch his link-up with Maddison.

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Bentancur had an exceptional first 12 months at Tottenham following his move from Juventus in January of last year but the midfielder has not kicked a ball since suffering an ACL injury in February.

The 26-year-old was certainly a huge miss in the final few months of last campaign, with Spurs struggling to pick up consistent results without the Uruguay international pulling strings in the middle of the park.

Tottenham have not missed him as much so far this season, owing to the exceptional displays of Yves Bissouma and Pape Mater Sarr, but Bentancur is now thought to be nearing fitness.

The Standard reported this week that the former Juve star is stepping up his recovery and is expected to be back in action in November.

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Will Bentancur walk into the Spurs starting XI?

When asked about Bentancur’s impending return, Brown has now told GiveMeSport: “There’s a good range of complementary profiles in there, which I think all work well and nicely together.

“It’s not easy to see who Bentancur would immediately replace, but I’m pretty sure that Postecoglou will be rubbing his hands at the prospect of getting him back and having even more competition in that area to spur people on.

“I’m pretty sure he will find a way back into that team at some point, but he might have to be patient for his chance when he is fit.”

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Spurs fans are understandably salivating at the prospect of a Bentancur, Bissouma and Maddison trio in the middle of the park. However, the 26-year-old might take a while to get back to his best, given that he is returning from a serious injury.

In addition, Sarr’s work-rate off the ball is exceptional and we might be a little more susceptible to counter-attacks when we lose the ball without the Senegalese youngster’s energy in the middle of the park.

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Brennan Johnson has been out with a hamstring problem since the North London derby, with the pacy winger missing the wins over Liverpool and Luton Town.

The versatile attacker was not part of the Wales squad during the international break but The  Standard reveals that there is some hope of the 22-year-old being fit for the clash against the Cottagers.

However, the report explains that there is still some doubt over Johnson’s involvement and he is not guaranteed to feature on Monday.

ENFIELD, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 10: Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 10, 2022 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Rodrigo Bentancur should be back in a month

There is some good news regarding Rodrigo Bentancur, who continues to step up his recovery and looks on course to return to action in November,

The outlet reveals that another long-term absentee, Ryan Sessegnon, could also be back in action next month, with the left-back set to be gradually introduced to the squad over the coming weeks.

Manor Solomon is not expected to be fit until the end of the year while Ivan Perisic remains out with an ACL injury.

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It appears like all of Tottenham’s international stars have come through unscathed through this round of fixtures but we cannot be sure about that until they all report back to Hotspur Way.

The one advantage this time around is the fact that we do not play until Monday, which should give those players a couple of extra days to recover.

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Bentancur has been sidelined since February when he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the 4-1 defeat at Leicester City in which Tottenham’s fortunes also took a downward spiral with a disappointing eighth place finish in the Premier League table which saw them miss out on European qualification for the first time in over a decade.

New Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou has already revamped his first-choice midfield pairing with Pape Matar Sarr and  Yves Bissouma getting the nod over Oliver Skipp and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who have both had to be patient for game time in recent weeks.

The Uruguayan has already been spotted taking some part in first team training and Postecoglou admitted last month that the end could be in sight as he nears his return, but did stress that they must tread carefully.

He told Football.London:”Rehab it is the toughest bit. Talk to any player, it is not just the work but the solitary element of it. He was buzzing yesterday but it is good. Fair to say he has a fair bit of work to do and great to have him involved. He was dejected of course when we had to pull him out of it after half an hour.”

There will be many that are hopeful for a speedy return, however with such a major injury, there may still be a long path ahead, but the end is in sight.”

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Rodrigo Bentancur set for Spurs comeback

With Bissouma and Sarr both set to head off to represent Mali and Senegal respectively at AFCON in January, Tottenham will certainly be looking to the likes of Bentancur.

Agbonlahor told Football Insider about the return of Bentancur: “It’s massive news.

“If anything it’s just a different option for Postecoglou. But I was watching this guy last season and thinking: ‘This guy has got it all’.

“He can play anywhere in the midfield. He can play deep, he can go further forward.

“Some of the runs he was making in behind were great – and he’s quick as well.

“Postecoglou has been playing Sarr in there, and I think he’ll come in for Sarr.

“Then you’ve got a midfield of Bissouma, Bentancur and Maddison. It’s frightening.”

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Bentancur was such an important part of the Tottenham side before he got injured and it is pivotal that he is not rushed back before he is physically and mentally ready, otherwise the consequences could be disastrous.

A fit and ready Bentancur within the Postecoglou set-up alongside Yves Bissouma is a prospect worth looking forward to.

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The midfielder ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee way back in February against Leicester City and has not yet appeared for his new manager.

Fortunately, the Uruguayan is reportedly now in the ‘final stage’ of his recovery from the ACL injury, meaning he has around one month left before he can return to action.

ENFIELD, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 10: Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 10, 2022 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Rodrigo Bentancur is almost back from injury

Football Insider report that Bentancur is ‘closing in on a return’ and should be ready by ‘the middle of November’, so everything is on track and on schedule for Tottenham.

This could be perfect timing for Spurs, as both Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr are likely to head off to the African Cup of Nations in January, meaning Spurs will require midfield reinforcements.

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Having a midfield trio of Yves Bissouma, Rodrigo Bentancur, and James Maddison will be huge for Postecoglou. Not to mention that I think Bentancur is the only press-resistant replacement Spurs have for Bissouma in the pivot role when needed too.

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Things are going pretty well for Tottenham right now. With six wins and two draws from the opening eight games of this campaign, the Lilywhites head into the international break at the top of the Premier League.

At present, Spurs are thriving thanks to the attacking talent of Heung-min Son and James Maddison, while Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are forming a solid partnership in defence.

However, there is always the fear that an injury to any of these key players could derail the squad’s momentum.

Indeed, Spurs are already having to deal with a number of long-term injuries to a handful of first-team players which has left the squad looking a little thin.

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 12: Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 12, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

When will the injured Spurs players be back?

A piece in the Evening Standard offers an insight into when these injured players will be back to fitness and available for selection.

The one big injury still carrying over from last season is the ACL issue for Rodrigo Bentancur. Fans can’t wait to see the Uruguay international doing his thing under Ange Postecoglou, but the club are not rushing him and his return date is still scheduled for November of this year.

There is good news on Brennan Johnson, however. The new signing is out with a hamstring injury at the moment and will miss international duty with Wales, but he is almost certain to return on October 23, for the game against Fulham.

Fellow new signing, Manor Solomon, suffered a knee injury recently and has undergone surgery. There is currently “no exact timeframe” on his recovery, but he is “unlikely to play a major role” before the end of 2023, with a December return predicted. 

If you thought that was bad, spare a thought for Ivan Perisic. With a complex ACL injury, it is suspected the Croatian may have “potentially played his final game for the club,” with a return to fitness not expected until summer 2024, when his contract expires.

Similarly to Bentancur, Ryan Sessegnon has been out of action since February, and is expected to return next month. He has been taking part in individual training sessions, but any involvement in wider first-team sessions is “not imminent.”

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Once we get Brennan Johnson back, this injury list will feel a lot more manageable, and then hopefully there won’t be too long to wait until Bentancur and Sessegnon return. We just have to pray we don’t get any more injuries in the meantime.

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Since joining Tottenham in January 2022, Rodrigo Bentancur has shown just how much talent he possesses.

In particular, his form in the first half of the 2022/23 campaign was outstanding. The Uruguay international had six goals and two assists to his name (Transfermarkt) before suffering a season-ending injury in February of this year. 

The ACL injury Bentancur picked up is expected to keep him out until November. Until then, Ange Postecoglou has been able to count on the midfield pairing of Pape Matar Sarr and the rejuvenated Yves Bissouma so far this campaign. 

Nevertheless, the anticipated return of Bentancur next month will be a huge boost to Postecoglou and his Spurs team as the 26-year-old can add an extra level of quality to the squad.

ENFIELD, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 10: Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 10, 2022 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Bentancur will not be rushed back by Tottenham

Now, we have an update on Bentancur’s progress thanks to a report from The Athletic.

It is said Bentancur has “stepped up his rehabilitation” recently and has even “taken part in warm-up exercises” with the Spurs squad of late.

Apparently, the midfielder is “desperate” to join the rest of his teammates for more serious training sessions, but the club is making sure his path to recovery is “carefully managed.”

Unfortunately, Bentancur is not expected to return any sooner than the initial November estimate and the priority is to ensure he is not rushed back before he is ready.

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Having Bentancur back will be a great boost for Spurs. Sadly, Pape Matar Sarr may eventually lose his place in the starting line-up, but an extra, top-class midfielder being in our squad again will really help our cause as we continue to compete this season.

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Bentancur has been out injured since February when he ruptured his ACL against Leicester City, with Spurs naming a midfield trio of Yves Bissouma, Pape Matar Sarr, and James Maddison for the most part this season.

ENFIELD, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 10: Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 10, 2022 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

No more progress on Bentancur return just yet

While Postecoglou did confirm that Bentancur is doing work out on the Hotspur Way pitches, he added that the Uruguayan is only taking part in warm-ups so he doesn’t have to do them alone.

The midfielder is yet to participate in any kind of ‘meaningful’ training with the first team as he continues his recovery.

Bentancur is expected to return in November (Football.London) and was recently spotted doing some light ball work in solo training (Tottenham).

Postecoglou said (Football London): “Nah, nah. There’s no change. All Rodrigo is doing at the moment is warm-ups with the teams so he’s not doing it on his own, but he’s not participated in any sort of meaningful training yet.”

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Bentancur’s return is going to be huge for Tottenham. In particular, when Bissouma and Sarr go off to the African Cup of Nations in January, Bentancur could be so important as the pivot in midfield.

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Gil has been out since the start of pre-season but Gold stated that the winger is expected to be available for selection immediately after stepping up his recovery.

The journalist confirmed what had been reported already about James Maddison, stating that Spurs are confident he will be fit to play against Liverpool.

He also added that Brennan Johnson has been training on the grass this week after coming off with a tight hamstring against Arsenal, with the 22-year-old said to have been closely monitored by the club this week.

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Tottenham are trying to get their players back soon

Gold explains that Rodrigo Bentancur has now been ‘gradually increasing’ his involvement in first-team training sessions and hopes to be back in action before November.

He also provided some positive news on Ryan Sessegnon’s injury, revealing that the 23-year-old has now resumed some light training following his hamstring surgery and could be back in action in a ‘few weeks’.

However, Gold does not provide much clarity on Giovani Lo Celso’s recovery, simply stating that the Argentine is hoping to be involved ‘sooner rather than later’.

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It sounds like Maddison is expected to start against Liverpool tomorrow while Gil might make the bench for the first time this season.

I would be surprised if Postecoglou risks Johnson, particularly given that he has Solomon at his disposal. The Israeli international might quite enjoy coming up against Trent Alexander-Arnold in one vs one situations.

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As one would expect when there is such a late and dramatic turnaround, all hell broke lose at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when Dejan Kulusevski smashed in a 100th-minute winner.

The ‘limbs’ in the South Stand were unlike anything we have witnessed so far in the new stadium while the players on the pitch did not know what to do, running in all directions.

Guglielmo Vicario even sprinted the length of the pitch in a matter of seconds to celebrate with his teammates.

A video on the YouTube channel Football is Life shows that it was also absolute chaos on the Tottenham bench, with Son Heung-min, Fraser Forster, Ben Davies and Micky van de Ven sprinting at full pelt onto the pitch.

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Spurs fever is running through the entire squad

A video on Spurs PLAY now shows the reaction of the players who were not in the matchday squad.

While Veliz vigorously pushed and pulled the advertising hoardings in front of him, nearly breaking it in the process, Giovani Lo Celso and Rodrigo Bentancur were in disbelief, repeatedly pumping their fists in the air.

Bryan Gil was in absolute shock while Ashley Phillips and Brandon Austin were also ecstatic. Watch the video by clicking here.

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The reaction of the players and the fans was absolutely priceless and it was admirable how Ange completely kept his cool and proceeded to organise the back four after a couple of fist pumps despite all the chaos around him.

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The Spurs midfielder injured his ACL in a match against Leicester City back in February and has not been seen on the pitch since, which may have contributed to the severe decline under Antonio Conte.

Fast forward to the new season and Ange Postecoglou has found a spark of magic with his midfield trio of James Maddison, Yves Bissouma, and Pape Matar Sarr.

However, the Australian will soon have another top-quality option at his disposal when Bentancur makes his highly-anticipated return, which is expected to be in November (Football.London).

Check out the video Spurs posted of Lolo doing his outdoor ball work below:

Lolo pic.twitter.com/I0ArMlSSgv

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 14, 2023

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The Premier League isn’t ready for a midfield trio of Bentancur, Maddison, and Bissouma!

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The Uruguayan international has not played for Tottenham since rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee in February’s defeat at Leicester City which saw the former Juventus player have to go under the knife to repair the injury.

He was one of Spurs’s standout players before the injury last season and unsurprisingly, his absence correlated with a horrific run of form towards the end of the season which saw the club finish in eighth place in the Premier League table.

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Rodrigo Bentancur is back in Spurs training

Bentancur joined his Tottenham team-mates in their warm-up routines ahead of training yesterday with manager Ange Postecoglou admitting that the player was left disappointed after he was told to finish the session after half an hour in order to manage his recovery.

Postecoglou told Football.London: “Rehab it is the toughest bit. Talk to any player, it is not just the work but the solitary element of it. He was buzzing yesterday but it is good.

“Fair to say he has a fair bit of work to do and great to have him involved. He was dejected of course when we had to pull him out of it after half an hour.”

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Bentancur was a big miss for Spurs in the second half of last season after suffering an ACL injury at the start of February, and it certainly was not a coincidence that the Lilywhites struggled to pick up wins in the final few months of the campaign.

While a midfield trio of Yves Bissouma, Pape Matar Sarr and James Maddison has worked very well at the start of this season, Spurs fans are still eagerly waiting for the return of the Uruguayan, with a fit and firing Bentancur having the potential to make Tottenham’s midfield one of the best in the league.

ENFIELD, ENGLAND – APRIL 21: Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on April 21, 2023 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Rodrigo Bentancur is getting closer to a return

There was some excitement on social media when the former Juventus man was seen taking part in the warm-up along with his teammates at Hotspur Way on Thursday (Sky Sports Football Daily).

Dan Kilpatrick subsequently made it clear that the midfielder did not take part in training and only went through the warm-up as part of his rehab.

However, Spurs fans will be encouraged by Bentancur’s latest Instagram post, with the 26-year-old posting a picture with his teammates in the training ground, along with several hourglass emojis, hinting that he is not far away from a return to action.

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I do not think the Spurs medical staff or Postecoglou would want to rush Bentancur back, particularly given how well Pape Sarr is doing at the moment.

Even when Bentancur returns to full training, we will likely not see him in action for a few more weeks after that as players usually take time to overcome the psychological barriers of pushing themselves following an ACL injury.

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With the international players back from their respective duties, the focus of the videos was on Brennan Johnson’s first outing with his teammates and Heung-min Son training despite injury worries.

However, some eagle-eyed Spurs fans would have noticed a certain Mr Rodrigo Bentancur taking part in outside drills for the first time since his ACL injury sustained against Leicester City back in February.

ENFIELD, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 10: Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 10, 2022 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Bentancur is back out on the grass for the first time

Ange Postecoglou recently revealed that Bentancur is eager to get back out onto the pitch, but is not expected to actually return until November.

It appears the Uruguayan has at least convinced the medical department to let him take part in some basic warm-up drills with the rest of the Spurs squad.

Things you love to see… Rodrigo Bentancur back in training with the Spurs first team pic.twitter.com/WnazIoJDCn

— The Spurs Web (@thespursweb) September 14, 2023

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Having Bentancur in that three-man midfield to compete with Maddison, Sarr, and Bissouma instantly makes Spurs so much stronger. I actually think he can play in any of the three positions too, which is handy for Postecoglou.

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Bentancur has not kicked a ball since suffering rupturing his ACL against Leicester City back in February and the midfielder was certainly a huge miss for Tottenham last season, with the Lilywhites having a poor end to the campaign. 

ENFIELD, ENGLAND – APRIL 21: Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur during the Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on April 21, 2023 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Although the midfield three of Yves Bissouma, Pape Matar Sarr and James Maddison has clicked at the start of this season, fans are still eagerly waiting for the return of the former Juventus man, who could potentially take the team up another notch.

Bentancur gets closer and closer to Spurs return

Ange Postecoglou revealed two years ago that while Bentancur is itching to get back as soon as possible, he is not expected to be fully fit until November (Football.London).

However, based on the 26-year-old’s latest Instagram story, he certainly appears to be making a lot of progress.

Bentancur posted the following video of him doing a beach sprint:

Rodrigo Bentancur continues to put the hard work in ahead of his comeback pic.twitter.com/sHVnsnzCHz

— The Spurs Web (@thespursweb) September 11, 2023

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Bentancur certainly appears to be working hard in an effort to get back as soon as possible. However, there is no reason for Tottenham to rush him, particularly given how well Sarr has started the season. I expect Postecoglou to be cautious with the Uruguayan and integrate him into training slowly. 

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