Tottenham Player Requires Oxygen After Collision

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur suffered a concerning injury during the second half of his team's match against Leicester City. The incident occurred following a corner, leading to immediate calls for medical assistance from both teams as Bentancur lay on the ground, seemingly knocked out from a collision. After an eight-minute stoppage, he was stretchered off the field while receiving oxygen, raising alarms among fans and players alike. Fortunately, reports from Sky Sports indicated that Bentancur was conscious and able to communicate in the dressing room post-injury. Tottenham's team doctor confirmed that he would be closely monitored in accordance with Premier League concussion protocols. The club expressed their support for the player through social media, stating, "We're all with you, Lolo," while Leicester City also sent their best wishes. In Bentancur's absence, Archie Gray made his debut for Spurs. The midfielder received applause from the crowd as he was taken off the pitch, a gesture reflecting the respect he commands, especially after his previous injury—a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament that sidelined him for eight months following a similar match against Leicester in February 2023. The match itself ended in a 1-1 draw, with Spurs initially taking the lead through Pedro Porro's header. However, Leicester equalized with a goal from Jamie Vardy, and despite a dominant performance from Spurs, neither team could secure a victory, leading to an extended nine minutes of injury time.