Tottenham Player Collapses Unconscious on the Pitch, Fans Diagnose the Incident on Social Media

Rodrigo Bentancur was stretchered off the field with an oxygen mask.

The League Cup match between Tottenham and Liverpool was bound to be enjoyable regardless of the circumstances. In late December, the two teams scored nine goals in a Premier League thriller, so fans expected another high-scoring encounter in January despite the typically rotated squads often used in League Cup fixtures.

However, those expectations weren’t met, with the home side winning 1–0 in a low-scoring affair. But the match will be remembered for an incident unrelated to football itself. In just the seventh minute, the game was halted for a significant amount of time.

Rodrigo Bentancur collapsed unconscious on the pitch without any contact from an opponent, shocking both players and fans. Medical assistance was provided roughly 10 minutes before Bentancur was stretchered off with an oxygen mask. The unsettling incident clearly weighed on the players, distracting them from the game, which likely contributed to the low scoreline.

Social media quickly erupted with speculation about the incident. Many suggested the player had suffered a stroke after closely analyzing video footage, pointing to the movement of the Uruguayan’s jaw and face. However, these assumptions have not been officially confirmed by medical professionals, nor has the speculation of a possible broken arm sustained in the fall.

During the match, Tottenham provided an update, stating that Bentancur had regained consciousness and started talking. While such recovery is not typical after a stroke, it depends on the severity. To determine the cause of his collapse and provide an accurate diagnosis, the player was taken to a hospital for further examination.

Later that night, the midfielder reassured fans by posting a photo with his partner on social media.

"Everything’s fine! Thank you for your messages! Congratulations on the victory," wrote the Uruguayan on his social media accounts.

In any case, we wish the player a speedy recovery and good health. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time a player has lost consciousness during a match in recent years. Hopefully, this incident won’t have a lasting impact on Bentancur’s career. At just 27 years old, he still has his best footballing years ahead of him.

Published by Patrick Jane
09.01.2025