Ange Postecoglou has claimed that Tottenham Hotspur star Rodrigo Bentancur was left dejected after he was pulled out of training this week.

For the first time since February, the Uruguayan was seen with the group on Thursday. Postecoglou and his colleagues are being extremely cautious when managing his rehabilitation because he is still not entirely recovered.

Rodrigo Bentancur, a standout for Tottenham Hotspur, allegedly felt defeated after being excused from training this week, according to Ange Postecoglou.

For the first time since February, the Uruguayan was seen with the group on Thursday. Postecoglou and his colleagues are being extremely cautious when managing his rehabilitation because he is still not entirely recovered.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou shares why Rodrigo Bentancur was left dejected

Tottenham paid £21.5 million to Juventus in January of last year to acquire Rodrigo Bentancur (Sky Sports).

The Uruguayan was one of Spurs’ top midfielders and immediately won over the support of the crowd. He and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg forged an excellent relationship, and he was a key factor in their season-long victory over Arsenal to finish fourth.

Sadly, Bentancur lost the use of his knee in February of this year and has been sidelined ever since. He has been observed back on the practice fields, though his return isn’t anticipated for another month or so.

Postecoglou has now claimed that Bentancur was only allowed to warm up with the squad at Hotspur Way this week. He was pulled out before the full session, and the Spurs boss has revealed that left the midfielder a bit dejected.

According to Football London, he claimed: “A few weeks ago, he barged into my room and demanded to start for the team. Ask any player about rehab; it’s a difficult process. You don’t actually have to do the task. It’s the part of it where you’re alone and not part of the group.

“He was excited yesterday just from doing the warm-ups and being involved. When we took him out after the warm-up, he appeared to be fairly defeated.

“I like it. He still has a lot of work to do, it’s fair to say. But it’s nice to have him involved, and I imagine that just gives him a little more motivation. It’s wonderful to see.

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This season, Tottenham has off to a fantastic start.

After four games, the North Londoners have accumulated 10 points; a victory tonight against Sheffield United will mark their greatest start to a season since 1965.

Because Yves Bissouma, who currently fills Bentancur’s spot, was so instrumental in Tottenham’s early success, they haven’t missed the Uruguayan as much this season.