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Tottenham fans have been handed a potential boost ahead of the weekend, as Rodrigo Bentancur edges closer to a return, prompting a wave of mixed reactions across the fanbase.
In typical Tottenham Hotspur fashion, Roberto De Zerbi was welcomed to north London with a fresh injury right before the clash against Sunderland at the weekend, after Mohammed Kudus suffered a setback in his recovery, one that requires surgery and will keep him out until the summer.
The injury problems only continued as De Zerbi then lost captain Cristian Romero in the clash against Sunderland after the centre-back collided with goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.
Romero is now set to miss five to seven weeks of action – an injury that effectively rules him out for the rest of the season.
Tottenham boost as Rodrigo Bentancur returns to training before Brighton clash
We reported earlier that eight players are set to be unavailable for Spurs’ weekend clash with Brighton and Hove Albion, but a fresh development hints that the number could be reduced by one.
The Spurs players trained on Wednesday, and among those spotted on the training pitches was Rodrigo Bentancur, who has been injured for three months but has now returned to first-team training, which is certainly a boost for De Zerbi’s side.
However, it remains unclear if he will be included in this weekend’s matchday squad when Tottenham welcome Brighton to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Reacting to the update, several Spurs supporters took to social media to share their views. One fan expressed caution over his return, stating: “So was Kudus, supposedly back in training. But being Spurs, nothing can be taken for granted.”
Another added: “Too late! We are finished!” while one supporter showed excitement, stating – “LETS F***ING GOOO YAHOOO!!”
A different fan welcomed the news, saying: “Thank f**k for that. Creative genius,” while another struck a more measured tone: “Glad to see him back. We need everyone back for the journey ahead. Every match feels like a final now. No shaking!”
One supporter offered a more critical take, commenting: “He is not the player he was and he needs to be replaced at some point, but he is much needed right now. One of the few midfielders that can be calm and press resistant in midfield. The rest are too chaotic.”
Spurs need Rodrigo Bentancur to steady midfield in final stretch
It is no surprise that many Tottenham fans are not overly optimistic about Bentancur’s return to training. One reason for that is his involvement in the Spurs side that struggled under Thomas Frank in the early part of the season.
Bentancur was often criticised for his lack of progressive forward passing under the Dane, frequently opting for safer, sideways options.
While he can be guilty of playing too safely, Bentancur, however, is capable of operating under pressure, a quality that will be useful if Spurs are to maintain control in games.
The hope now is that the midfielder can rediscover form under Roberto De Zerbi and develop into a more well-rounded midfielder in the final months of the season.
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