Summary of Bentancur’s performance against Argentina
Came on in 62nd min with Uruguay already ahead.
His tackle on Messi set up Uruguay’s second goal.
He was seen with Romero’s shorts & Messi’s shirt after the match.
In 34 mins: 2 clearances, 2 interceptions, 1 headed clearance, 1 recovery on Messi, 1 pass into the final 3rd, 10 accurate passes (one off target), 20 touches of the ball.
Tottenham & Postecoglou will monitor if he starts next game vs Bolivia.
@hallenbeck @coys @spurs
Yep, Benny playing for Uruguay uses/refines different physicalities to Angeball.
Nevertheless, these games refine endurance, tackles, start/stop, etc., but vitally for a player off pitch for so long, it’s a self-confidence affirmation boost.
Knowing his physicality’s close to pre-injury range, gives Ange confidence in handing Benny more game time/ responsiblity. How and when - in Ange we trust!
Benny can expect pre-match day 1, 2 ,3 ,4 Angeball training tweaks!