Mediocre Tottenham player gifted new deal – opinon

This pilgrim subsequently received some well-earned Anglo-Saxon, whereas this chap, Dave, perhaps more accurately reflected the mood…

Five seasons we’ve had of the boy, and yet his Premier League appearances have only run from 17 to 26 games a season.

Five seasons we’ve had of the boy, and yet he’s only produced 8 Premier League goals.

Five seasons we’ve had of the boy, and yet he’s only produced 7 Premier League assists.

Bentancur excels in ball-winning, progressive passing, and linking play, making him a complete defensive midfielder. His stats from the 2024-2025 season (as of early October 2025) underscore this:

• Defensive Prowess: Averages 2.8 progressive adjusted tackles and 1.71 interceptions per 90 minutes, ranking him in the top percentiles for DMs in the Premier League. He’s elite in tackling opposition dribbles (41.8% success rate) and contributes significantly to recoveries (e.g., 16 in a single Europa League tie against Eintracht Frankfurt).
• Passing and Build-Up: 93% pass accuracy in high-stakes games, with strong long-ball completion (5/5 in the same Frankfurt match) and progressive carries that help transition defence to attack. Analysts note his “unbelievable influence in possession,” often underappreciated.
• Versatility: Comfortable in a double pivot or as a lone DM, with recent form showing him reaching “pre-ACL injury levels” after a 2023 knee ligament tear sidelined him for nine months.

Rodrigo has hardly been a linchpin simply because he’s not always available, yet he’s survived under multiple managers on the strength of being a semi-reliable starter, especially when compared to characters such as Yves Bissouma.

When Spurs fans lament the quality of our midfield, it is partly Bentancur who is to blame, because he’s neither a prospect at 28 nor is he an elite-level player. We are back again to that line about Purgatory, from In Bruges.

Yes, injuries have disrupted consistency, and in a stacked Spurs midfield (with Archie Gray, Pape Matar Sarr, and Yves Bissouma), he’s more of a reliable starter than an undisputed star.

The notion that the Uruguayan was to be rewarded with yet another deal smacks of rewarding mediocrity. He falls just short of the absolute pinnacle due to lacking that extra offensive edge or trophy-defining impact.

It simply isn’t good enough.