RODRIGO BENTANCUR’S appeal against his seven-game ban for racism has failed.
The Tottenham midfielder had hoped to cut the lengthy suspension by one match, meaning he would be available for Sunday’s hosting of league-leaders Liverpool.
GettyRodrigo Bentancur’s seven-game ban was upheld[/caption]But an independent appeal board has dismissed his claim so will be unavailable for the clash with Arne Slot’s Reds, as well as Thursday’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Manchester United.