Tottenham's Bentancur out for rest of season

Bentancur scored against Leicester City before having to go off injured

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Spurs said Bentancur had "ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee".

"The midfielder will undergo surgery before beginning his rehabilitation with our medical staff," they added.

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