Rodrigo Bentancur will not be involved in Tottenham's training until he gets the green light from the club's medical staff following his collapse.

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• Bentancur collapsed during Liverpool win
• Strectchered off and taken to hospital
• Club will continue to monitor his condition

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Bentancur is under close medical supervision after a frightening collapse during Wednesday night’s 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. The 27-year-old will not be permitted to return to Tottenham’s training facilities until he receives full medical clearance, according to

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Bentancur collapsed suddenly during the first half of the match, despite no contact with any other player. The alarming nature of the incident led to a lengthy nine-minute delay as he received medical attention on the field. He was eventually stretchered off to a standing ovation from both Tottenham and Liverpool fans.

• WHAT BENTANCUR SAID

  The midfielder was immediately taken to hospital for a series of medical examinations. After being discharged later that evening, Bentancur reassured fans with a social media post. Sharing a photo alongside his fiancée, Melany La Banca, he wrote, “All good, guys! Thank you for the messages!!! Congratulations for the victory boys!!!”

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• DID YOU KNOW?

  While the immediate health scare seems to have passed, Bentancur could be sidelined for an extended period. The Uruguayan international has already missed significant time this season due to disciplinary issues and suspensions. Earlier this year, Bentancur served a seven-match suspension following allegations of a racial slur against team-mate and club captain Son Heung-min during an interview in Uruguay. After serving the ban, he missed last weekend’s 2-1 defeat to Newcastle after picking up a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation.

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