Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur will undergo hamstring surgery and is expected to be sidelined for at least three months, dealing a significant blow to manager Thomas Frank’s squad as Spurs struggle in the Premier League.

The 28-year-old Uruguay international sustained the injury during Tottenham’s recent Premier League defeat at Bournemouth. Bentancur has been a key figure in midfield since joining Spurs from Juventus in 2022, and his absence leaves a considerable gap in the team’s engine room.

Midfield Challenges for Tottenham

Bentancur joins Mohammed Kudus, who remains sidelined with a thigh injury and is not expected back until after the international break in March, compounding Tottenham’s midfield injury crisis.

Earlier this month, Spurs also sold forward Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace for £35 million, further reducing squad depth and leaving manager Thomas Frank with limited options as the team battles Premier League relegation worries.

Spurs’ Current Struggles

The absence of Bentancur comes amid growing unrest at Tottenham Hotspur. The team currently sits 14th in the Premier League, struggling for form, and suffered a damaging FA Cup third-round exit after a 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa. Fans expressed their displeasure during the game, booing the team at half-time, and are planning further protests during the upcoming home match against West Ham.

Supporters’ group Change for Tottenham has called for an in-stadium demonstration, asking fans to bring yellow banners, flags, and scarves to highlight concerns over the running of the club, the board’s transfer strategy, and ongoing injury problems.

“There is growing frustration within the fanbase surrounding the board’s transfer strategy, clarity on the director of football role, our continuous injury crises season after season, recent results/performances on the pitch, and extortionate ticket prices,” said the group.

The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust (THST) has echoed these concerns, citing a “dramatic fall in ambition” at the club despite promises from senior figures, including Vinai Venkatesham and Fabio Paratici, to prioritize trophies and investment following Daniel Levy’s departure from day-to-day control.

Transfer Market Implications

With Bentancur expected to miss the majority of the season, Tottenham may need to explore the January transfer window to reinforce their midfield. Fans and analysts alike are closely watching the club’s next moves, as investment and squad depth could be crucial in avoiding a further slide down the Premier League table.

Bentancur’s injury highlights the growing concern over Tottenham’s long-term squad planning, with multiple injuries compounding the team’s struggles and placing additional pressure on Frank to secure results in a pivotal part of the season.