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The 3 Tottenham players Roberto De Zerbi needs to step up during Rodrigo Bentancur’s ban

Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off for head-butting Luke Shaw during Tottenham's draw at Old Trafford, so what will Spurs' midfield loom like without him.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 11:44 AM
The 3 Tottenham players Roberto De Zerbi needs to step up during Rodrigo Bentancur’s ban
Key Things to Know
  • Ben Gray argues Sandro Tonali, Lucas Bergvall, and James Maddison must step up during Rodrigo Bentancur's three-game ban.
  • Bentancur received a red card during Tottenham's 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
  • The suspension rules Bentancur out of Premier League matches against Coventry City, Chelsea, and Crystal Palace.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur faces a three-match suspension after being sent off against Manchester United. Following a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, manager Roberto De Zerbi must reshuffle his midfield for upcoming Premier League fixtures against Coventry City, Chelsea, and Crystal Palace.

Writer Ben Gray argues that Sandro Tonali, Lucas Bergvall, and James Maddison are the three key players who need to step up in Bentancur's absence. Gray notes that Tonali must justify his transfer fee, Bergvall needs to deliver end product, and Maddison could provide a vital boost as he works back from a long-term knee injury.

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