Concerns are rising over the health of midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, who collapsed suddenly during the Carabao Cup semifinal between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool. The incident occurred after just eight minutes of play, following a corner, when Bentancur collapsed to the ground without coming into contact with any other players.
His fall caused great concern among his teammates and opponents, who watched the scene with concern.
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The former Juventus player was immediately rescued and carried on a stretcher, while the match was paused for nine minutes to allow for medical attention. According to Sky Sports, Bentancur was transferred to the hospital for tests, proving to be conscious and able to communicate.
The player's condition will be monitored closely in the coming hours.
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It's really worrying what happened to Bentancur, but I hope the doctors do a good job to help him. It's important that all players are well followed and there is attention on similar situations.