Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur provides update after worrying injury against Liverpool

By The Associated Press

Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur receives medical treatment during the English League Cup semi final first leg soccer match between Tottenham and Liverpool, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ian Walton]

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has declared himself “all good” after being carried off on a stretcher during the home English League Cup semifinal against Liverpool. Bentancur fell to the ground as a corner was being taken at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday night and was treated by medical staff as he lay face down on the turf. The Uruguay international was conscious and taken to hospital. Why he was taken to hospital was not disclosed. The 27-year-old Bentancur later posted a picture on Instagram with his thumb up. His post read: “All good, guys! Thank you for the messages!!!”