Rodrigo Bentancur
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Creative Playmaker
Jun 25, 1997 (28)
Right
6'2"
159 lb
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Makes crucial tackle in draw
Bentancur generated two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Cape Verde. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 20th minute.
Analysis: Bentancur bounced back from a slow start to the game and helped his side in possession and defensive aspects, with the highlight of his performance coming in the final minutes, when he prevented the opposition from getting a clear chance with a last-man tackle. The midfielder has recorded all possible minutes over the initial pair of matches, averaging 58.8 accurate passes, 10.0 balls recovered, 2.0 interceptions and 1.5 tackles per game. While he has barely been reliable for offensive production, he has also generated multiple successful dribbles in both contests.
Minimal impact
Bentancur registered one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia.
Analysis: In a game where Uruguay fully controlled possession and the scoring chances, Bentancur didn't offer much as a playmaker and had limited fantasy impact. The Spurs midfielder is likely to remain in the XI when Uruguay take on Cape Verde on Sunday, but his deep-lying role in midfield limits his upside considerably.
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