Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been handed a seven-match suspension for an aggravated breach of FA Rule E3 after making controversial comments about teammate Son Heung-min. The Uruguayan international will miss the next seven domestic matches for Tottenham as a result of his remarks.
It is not clear what exactly Bentancur said about his teammate, but it was serious enough for the FA to take action and hand him a lengthy ban. This suspension comes as a blow to Tottenham, as the midfielder has been a key player for the team this season.
Manager Antonio Conte will now have to make do without Bentancur for an extended period of time, which could impact Tottenham’s push for a top-four finish in the Premier League. It remains to be seen how the team will cope without the Uruguayan in the lineup, but it is a situation that they will have to navigate in the coming weeks.
Bentancur will have to reflect on his actions and learn from this experience as he serves his suspension. The midfielder will need to work hard to earn back the trust of his teammates and the coaching staff at Tottenham once he is eligible to return to action.