AliousTottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur successfully underwent hamstring surgery in January after sustaining the injury during a 3–2 Premier League defeat to AFC Bournemouth.
In a rare piece of positive news for Spurs, his camp has suggested that the midfielder is recovering faster than expected and could return earlier than initially predicted.
The Uruguay international is determined to regain fitness in time to contribute to Tottenham’s fight for Premier League survival and also prepare for this summer’s World Cup.
The 28-year-old suffered the hamstring problem during January’s dramatic loss at Bournemouth before undergoing surgery. Since then, updates on his rehabilitation have been limited. However, Bentancur’s personal fitness coach, Daniel Fernandez, recently provided an update while speaking to Uruguayan radio station 100% Deporte.
According to Fernandez, Bentancur is currently about two weeks ahead of schedule and could resume light training later this month.
Even so, a return to competitive action is not expected until late April, as the midfielder will need time to rebuild his match fitness and regain confidence in his body.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and the Uruguay national team are understandably cautious about rushing him back, as they will need him fully fit for the important months ahead.
Bentancur remains one of several key players currently sidelined through injury, leaving him unable to help the club during a difficult spell in their battle to avoid relegation.
Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison have yet to feature this season, while Destiny Udogie, Wilson Odobert, Mohammed Kudus, Ben Davies and Lucas Bergvall are also currently unavailable.
Spurs travel to face Liverpool FC on Sunday as they attempt to ignite their fight for Premier League survival. Interim manager Igor Tudor is under mounting pressure after losing all four matches since taking charge, with his side conceding 14 goals during that run.
Tottenham will then take on Atlético Madrid in the return leg of their European tie before hosting fellow relegation rivals Nottingham Forest in a crucial clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Given the club’s current struggles, it remains uncertain whether Tudor will still be in charge by the time the next international break arrives.
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