Player Watch Player Watch: Rodrigo Bentancur

[mil1lion]

Did Biss pick up a yellow??

Yeah and it was a harsh one, can't blame him for that one

 

[Timbo Tottenham]

Yeah and it was a harsh one, can't blame him for that one

Don’t remember it at all, was it the sliding challenge where he got the ball and shouldn’t have even been a foul??

 

[ajspurs]

Yeah and it was a harsh one, can't blame him for that one

Only saw the replay once but from what I did manage to see it was a ridiculous yellow IMO. Yellows for such offences shouldn't be given at all really as then you're getting players sent off for two yellows for very little.

 

[Johnny J]

Don’t remember it at all, was it the sliding challenge where he got the ball and shouldn’t have even been a foul??

Ref had had enough of Wolves' accumulative fouls and so booked Bissouma.

 

[mil1lion]

Don’t remember it at all, was it the sliding challenge where he got the ball and shouldn’t have even been a foul??

No in the first half he just misses the ball, foul but nothing more

 

[ultimateloner]

Really ? I didn’t think he contributed much and still doesn’t look sharp enough to start yet.

I'm basing my judgement on his pre-injury level. I think he was consistently the only bright spot in midfield. It may be the case he doesn't return to that level.

 

[Misfit]

No pressure Rodrigo, but our entire season now hinges on you again.

 

[HodisGawd]

Looks a long way from the player he was, in my opinion. Doesn't look like he'll be bossing games again for a while.

 

[rossdapep]

Only saw the replay once but from what I did manage to see it was a ridiculous yellow IMO. Yellows for such offences shouldn't be given at all really as then you're getting players sent off for two yellows for very little.

Yeah especially as he made a later 'foul' where he cleanly took the ball only for the ref to mark it as a foul.

If it was in a heated game the ref may have decided to give him a second yellow.

I said after the Fulham game, I have a real gripe at the moment with refs letting stuff slide for the good/flow of the game only to penalise or book one of our players for similar offences.

Either clamp down on it early or let both sets of players have some leeway.

I don't think we are losing cause of it but it is certainly disrupting things and it is frustrating to watch.

 

[kd2000]

Looks a long way from the player he was, in my opinion. Doesn't look like he'll be bossing games again for a while.

I agree he does look a long way short, hopefully with time he will return to his previous level.
I think a lot of fans see the player they want to see rather than the level he is genuinely playing at right now

 

[philll]

Is water wet?

Water must only be wet half of the time because he's picked up 5 yellows in 10 matches.

 

[rebrab]

Water must only be wet half of the time because he's picked up 5 yellows in 10 matches.

7 yellows technically!

 

[philll]

7 yellows technically!

Fine. Water is wet 70% of the time.

(I didn't think I'd be out-pedanted but here we are)

 

[paddieu]

Is water wet?

Does the pope shit in the woods ?

 

[Timbo Tottenham]

Does the pope shit in the woods ?

Does Dolly Parton sleep on her back?

 

[Nick-TopSpursMan]

I agree he does look a long way short, hopefully with time he will return to his previous level.
I think a lot of fans see the player they want to see rather than the level he is genuinely playing at right now

It is completely normal that he isn’t there yet.

He has been out for 9 months with the worst injury in football. Not only does he need time to build up match sharpness and trust in his body, he also needs to adapt to a completely different style of play with a new manager. He needs to do all of this with no pre season either.

The most important thing so far is I’ve seen him execute several quick, sharp turns and retain the ball with these movements which is a good sign for his long term form.

I don’t know how long it will take but I believe he will get back to top form and when he does it will be brilliant to see.

For now, we need to continue to give him 30 minutes or so for the next 4/5 games and then he may be ready to start a game at some point in late December. He cannot and should not start any matches at the moment as it’s too much of a risk to his body to take him from 15-30 minute cameos up to 60 minutes plus in such a short time frame after the ACL injury.

 

[kd2000]

It is completely normal that he isn’t there yet.

He has been out for 9 months with the worst injury in football. Not only does he need time to build up match sharpness and trust in his body, he also needs to adapt to a completely different style of play with a new manager. He needs to do all of this with no pre season either.

The most important thing so far is I’ve seen him execute several quick, sharp turns and retain the ball with these movements which is a good sign for his long term form.

I don’t know how long it will take but I believe he will get back to top form and when he does it will be brilliant to see.

For now, we need to continue to give him 30 minutes or so for the next 4/5 games and then he may be ready to start a game at some point in late December. He cannot and should not start any matches at the moment as it’s too much of a risk to his body to take him from 15-30 minute cameos up to 60 minutes plus in such a short time frame after the ACL injury.

My worry is if he plays for his international team. (I'm not even sure he's been called up)

 

[Ghost Hardware]

Back in the Uruguay team. I know injuries are a concern but IMO getting as much competitive game time as he can is probably the best thing right now. Hopefully he gets some good minutes under his belt and returns unscathed.

 

[mill]

Came on at 62 minutes in a win over Argentina

 

[Wig]

Came on at 62 minutes in a win over Argentina

Yeah, perfect for him to get some minutes (not pushed into a full game). Not only that but he played a part with the pre-assist for Uruguay's second goal! Here's the clip...



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