Dejan Kulusevski has admitted that Rodrigo Bentancur's positive mindset following his season-ending injury has left him shocked. A major player for Tottenham ever since his move from Juventus last January, the Uruguayan international ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in Saturday's 4-1 defeat away at Leicester City.
A tough one to take for the midfielder and everyone connected with Tottenham, it will unfortunately be next season when fans get to see the classy midfielder back on the pitch in a Spurs shirt. One thing that is going to help the player in his recovery is his positivity, which is something that has surprised his Tottenham teammate given the severity of the injury.
“Rodrigo is so strong on the pitch but outside of the pitch he’s unbelievable," the Swede told football.london . "I’m shocked how positive he can be after news like that. He will come back strong and I wish him a strong recovery. We miss him on the pitch."