By Gabriel Agbonlahor

14th Oct, 2023 | 6:42pm

Agbonlahor shares 'massive news' about Tottenham star Rodrigo Bentancur

Gabby Agbonlahor has insisted Tottenham will have a “frightening” midfield when Rodrigo Bentancur makes his much-anticipated return from injury.

The former Aston Villa striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claimed the 26-year-old “has got it all” after his stellar pre-injury performances for Spurs last term.

Football Insider revealed on Thursday (12 October) that Bentancur is closing in on a return for Tottenham and could be back by the middle of November.

The midfielder has been out of action since rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee back in February.

He made 26 appearances under ex-boss Antonio Conte prior to the injury last season and netted six goals, also offering up two assists in those outings.

Bentancur joined Tottenham on a permanent basis from Juventus in January 2022.

Spurs sit top of the Premier League after eight games and are yet to be defeated in the league under Postecoglou’s stewardship.

Agbonlahor told Football Insider’s Ewan Kingsbury: “It’s massive news.

“If anything it’s just a different option for Postecoglou. But I was watching this guy last season and thinking: ‘This guy has got it all’.

“He can play anywhere in the midfield. He can play deep, he can go further forward.

“Some of the runs he was making in behind were great – and he’s quick as well.

“Postecoglou has been playing Sarr in there, and I think he’ll come in for Sarr.

“Then you’ve got a midfield of Bissouma, Bentancur and Maddison. It’s frightening.”

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