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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
David Hytner

Rodrigo Bentancur told he can return to playing after 12-day concussion protocol

Pedro Porro helps Rodrigo Bentancur after the midfielder knocked himself out against Liverpool
Pedro Porro ran to help Rodrigo Bentancur after he saw his teammate motionless on the pitch against Liverpool. Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images

Rodrigo Bentancur has been given the all-clear to return to playing after he serves a 12-day concussion protocol. The Tottenham midfielder sparked concern when he collapsed to the turf in his club’s 1-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg win over Liverpool on Wednesday night.

Bentancur was taken away on a stretcher after eight minutes of treatment and was assessed in hospital. The neurological tests have revealed nothing more serious than concussion.

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