Key Tottenham midfield star pictured in training after lengthy injury lay-off

Rodrigo Bentancur has been pictured in Tottenham training after a lengthy lay-off

Tottenham fans were treated to an exciting sight earlier today as Rodrigo Bentancur graced the training ground, signalling a significant boost for the club.

The Uruguayan midfielder has been sidelined since February when he suffered a devastating anterior cruciate ligament injury during a clash with Leicester City. This unfortunate setback robbed Tottenham of one of their standout performers, if not the standout performer, from the previous season.

Bentancur’s absence has been deeply felt in the heart of the midfield, where his dynamic play and ability to dictate the tempo were sorely missed. However, his road to recovery has been nothing short of inspiring.

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The diligent midfielder has been toiling relentlessly behind the scenes, putting in the hard yards to regain full fitness. The latest development in his journey to recovery came today as Bentancur, donning the Tottenham training kit, joined his teammates in the warm-up ahead of the training session.

While it’s an encouraging sight for fans, it’s worth noting that he has not yet resumed full training with the squad, as per reports from Football London. After the warm-up, Rodrigo Bentancur returned to his individual work, indicating that he was still in the final stages of his rehabilitation.

Tottenham fans, though eager to see their midfield maestro back in action, will need to exercise patience. Manager Ange has divulged that the club plans to gradually integrate Bentancur into the team, with a tentative timeframe set for November.

Ange himself has been effusive in his praise of Bentancur’s commitment and dedication during his recovery process. The Australian tactician even likened the Uruguayan’s imminent return to that of a new signing.

With the current midfield partnership of Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr impressing, there’s no doubt that Bentancur’s return will provide Ange with a selection headache, albeit a welcome one.

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The prospect of a midfield trio featuring Bentancur, Bissouma, and James Maddison is a tantalizing one for Tottenham supporters. Each player brings a unique skill set to the table, and together, they have the potential to form one of the most formidable midfield units in the Premier League. Let’s hope Bentancur is back soon.