Star News Reporter Kim Myeong-seok | 2023.02.17 00:01
Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur (26), who was ruled out of the season due to a cruciate ligament rupture, is said to have not yet been on the operating table. While the date and location of the surgery have yet to be determined, it is predicted that it will take at least six months for rehabilitation and even more time for full recovery.
According to ESPN Deportes on the 16th (Korean time), Bentancur personal trainer Daniel Fernandez said in an interview with Radio Uruguay, “There is no inflammation or pain, and the body is in good enough condition to walk normally,” but “the location of the surgery has not been decided yet.” “There is a possibility of doing it in Spain or London, England,” he explained.
“We will decide the time and location of the surgery through sufficient consultation with experts,” he said. “After the surgery, you have to go through various procedures and focus on rehabilitation. It will inevitably take at least six months until you can return to the ground.” added.
Bentancur suffered a knee injury and collapsed while kicking the ball after a ball contest with his opponent during an English Premier League (EPL) match against Leicester City on the 12th. He was injured enough to fall to the ground and shed tears, but was eventually diagnosed with a torn cruciate ligament in his knee.
In the end, he is struggling to decide which medical staff to entrust with the cruciate ligament surgery and where to perform the surgery. After the final decision is made, he will go on the operating table and undergo surgery, and will focus on long-term rehabilitation.
The problem is that even if you rehabilitate for a long period of time over six months, it may take longer to get your body in good shape to the point where you can play with all your might. There is a possibility that he will not be able to play normally not only this season but also at the beginning of next season. Moreover, in the case of a cruciate ligament rupture injury, there are many cases where even if you recover, you cannot fully show your performance before the injury, so there are voices of concern even in the field.
British Spursweb said, “Even if Bentancur is 100% fit at the start of next season, it may take several more months of muscle training before he can show his best performance.” Depending on the situation, there are cases in which players may not be able to show the same level of performance as before the injury.”
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