Tottenham cult hero Erik Lamela has given an replace on his ‘new hip’ having been compelled into retirement by the problem final 12 months.
The Argentine handled ache for years and is optimistic his newest surgical procedure would be the begin of a brand new chapter freed from discomfort.
He shared photos from hospital, together with a snap of the X-ray, additionally posting a brief video post-operation.
The caption learn: ‘A bit sore however with my new hip, this is hoping this prosthesis is the beginning of a life with out ache.
‘A greeting to everybody, due to those that at all times write!’
Final 12 months, Lamela opened up about his hip drawback in an interview with TyC Sports activities. He mentioned: ‘I retired because of a bodily difficulty that had been bothering me for a very long time.
Erik Lamela shared an image from hospital after present process surgical procedure on his hip
Lamela posted an image of the X-ray and hopes to now be dwelling ache free
‘I needed to complete my profession in the absolute best means, having fun with it as a lot as attainable regardless of this drawback, which was fairly troublesome.
‘This drawback was much more severe as a result of I had suffered from cartilage put on and superior osteoarthritis.
‘These previous couple of years have been way more severe within the sense that my hip was more and more affected and I may not practice like earlier than.
‘That is why I needed to modify the way in which I skilled as a result of if I skilled in the course of the week, I would not play the sport, as a result of my hip could not keep sure efficiency ranges in the course of the week.’
Lamela was recognized as a star of the longer term at River Plate in the beginning of his profession and moved to Roma earlier than signing for Tottenham in a £29million deal.
He grew to become a fan favorite over eight seasons, recognized for his flamboyant type and scoring sometimes outrageous targets, together with rabonas.
After eight seasons with Spurs, he joined Sevilla earlier than ending his profession with AEK Athens, the place he retired final 12 months.
He is since gone again to Sevilla as a part of their teaching workers.
