What Tottenham games Rodrigo Bentancur will miss as Premier League red card rules explained

Rodrigo Bentancur will miss some huge Premier League games for Tottenham Hotspur due to suspension.

By Jake Stokes · Football London

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Rodrigo Bentancur faces a three-match ban after being sent off for violent conduct against Manchester United.
Bentancur's suspension will sideline him until November, ruling him out of matches including Chelsea and Crystal Palace.
The incident occurred after Bentancur put his head into Luke Shaw following an altercation at Old Trafford.

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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is set to serve a three-match suspension following a straight red card for violent conduct against Luke Shaw. The incident occurred during Tottenham's draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford, where Bentancur put his head into Shaw after being fouled and pushed. The decision was confirmed via VAR review by the Premier League Match Centre.

The three-match ban will sideline Bentancur until November, ruling him out of upcoming fixtures against Chelsea and Crystal Palace. Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi acknowledged Bentancur's mistake but praised the squad's fighting spirit following the altercation.

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