A player that Tottenham Hotspur fans were hoping to see return to action over the next few weeks may not feature again this season, if one report is to be believed.

While Tottenham still have several key men out injured, the club’s injury situation has improved recently.

Destiny Udogie and Lucas Bergvall both returned to action against Nottingham Forest, while Joao Palhinha was also fit enough to make the matchday squad.

Reports have indicated that Mohammed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma and Ben Davies are now closing in on a return, but there has now been a concerning update regarding one of those senior men.

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A report in ESPN Deportes speculates on Uruguay’s final squad for the World Cup and has made a concerning revelation about Rodrigo Bentancur.

The report says that the Tottenham Hotspur man is one of five midfielders whose status in the squad is assured under Marcelo Bielsa.

However, the outlet points out that Bentancur is out of action due to an injury and states that he is ‘doubtful for the World Cup’.

If this report is right in suggesting that the 28-year-old...