Watch Bentancur score for Uruguay | Read the analysis

Last night, our new boy scored a pretty fine goal for his country against Venezuela in a convincing 4-1 win, in a South American World Cup qualifier.

The goal wasn’t an isolated highpoint, as Rodrigo put in a convincing 75minute shift. Looking at total successful actions, the 24-year-old made just 14 missteps.

The Uruguayan’s passing accuracy hit 95%c which is just where we want to see it.

Bentancur also won 73% of his duels, which is more than respectable.

The player who came through the youth system of Argentina’s Boca Juniors made 15 recoveries, 9 of which were in the Venezuela half.

More, please.