Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur believes he’ll obtain a prolonged ban for feedback he made about teammate Son Heung-min in the summertime.
Bentancur mentioned his agent had knowledgeable him of the potential punishment, with reviews suggesting he could be suspended for seven video games by the FA, however that punishment has but to be confirmed by the governing physique and his membership.
Talking on the worldwide break with Uruguay, Bentancur mentioned: “My agent known as me and advised me that he had been knowledgeable that it was a sanction.
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Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min defends Bentancur after FA cost for allegedly making offensive feedback in the direction of team-mates
“To this point, I’ve not been contacted by the membership. I’ve been roughly knowledgeable of what’s going on.
“Now that the sanctions have been lifted, I wish to keep calm with the nationwide workforce. Then we’ll see after we return.”
The FA introduced in September that it had charged Bentancur with misconduct in relation to abuse and insult guidelines and guidelines involving race or ethnic origin.
Bentancur advised Uruguayan state tv that Son and his cousins ”all look the identical” and insisted it was a “very dangerous joke”.
Son mentioned they have been nonetheless “brothers” and “nothing has modified” after Bentancur instantly apologized to him and admitted he “made a mistake”.
The FA will present an replace on Bentancur’s case in the end.
Neither the FA nor Tottenham have been obtainable for remark when contacted. sky sports activities information.
Uruguay will face Colombia and Brazil in two World Cup qualifiers on Saturday and subsequent Wednesday.
Tottenham Hotspur will journey to Manchester Metropolis on Saturday, November 23.
Spurs’ subsequent seven home video games
November 23: Manchester Metropolis (away) – Reside sky sports activities
December 1: Fulham (H)
December 5: Bournemouth (away)
December 8: Chelsea (H) – Reside sky sports activities
December 15: Southampton (visitor)
December 19: Manchester United(h) – Reside sky sports activities, Carabao Cup quarter-finals
