According to a YouTube video published by Sky Sports Premier League, West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse believes Tottenham Hotspur’s Rodrigo Bentancur is the most underestimated midfielder this season. He said:
He (Bentancur) hasn’t appeared much, but I’ve seen him. I believe so based on the times I’ve observed him. I believe the first thing that stands out is his vitality. I think his playing style is pretty infectious, given how he moves. He can pick up and drive the ball. He makes solid decisions, and I believe he is just attractive.
James Ward-Prowse is a Tottenham Hotspur, if not an English Premier League, fan right now. This season, the Uruguayan has suffered a fair (or unjust) number of injuries. The 26-year-old has missed 15 of 25 games thus far. His unavailability is one of the causes for Tottenham’s erratic season this year.
Rodrigo Bentancur was his manager’s go-to player while Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr were away on AFCON duty. However, with the roster complete, the Uruguayan makes only sporadic appearances.
Never be the same after the injury.
Bentancur revealed his challenges with returning to form during a matchday show interview. He said:
“I believe I’m gradually returning to my pre-injury form. I realize I’m still a touch off that right now, but between the two injuries, I was out of action for over nine, almost ten months, which is a long time. I just have to stay calm, keep working hard and training like I have been, and it won’t be long before I’m back at my typical level.
A midfield lineup without Bentancur was difficult to envision until a few months ago. Unfortunately, the 26-year-old’s current reality differs from his past. Bentancur frequently finds himself on the bench due to intense competition in the position.
James Ward-Prowse’s names Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham is this season’s most underestimated midfielder.
The poor performance of his midfielders in Wolves’ games may prompt Postecoglou to employ versus Palace in their next encounter. Tottenham will take a vacation this week due to Chelsea’s EFL Trophy commitments.
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