Rodrigo Bentancur Injury: Undergoes hamstring surgery

Bentancur underwent a hamstring surgery on Tuesday and will start his rehabilitation with the medical staff, the club announced.

Bentancur suffered a hamstring injury during the clash against Bournemouth last week and has now undergone surgery on his right hamstring on Tuesday. The Uruguay international is now starting his rehabilitation with the medical staff and is expected to miss several months while recovering. Joao Palhinha is expected to take on a larger role during his absence, while the club is looking to add an additional midfielder to the roster, with the likes of Conor Gallagher mentioned in reports.