Tottenham cult hero Erik Lamela has provided an update on his 'new hip' following his forced retirement last year due to the issue. The Argentine, who endured years of pain, is optimistic that his latest surgery will mark the beginning of a new chapter free from discomfort.
Hospital Update
Lamela shared images from hospital, including a snapshot of the X-ray, and posted a short video post-operation. The caption read: 'A bit sore but with my new hip, here's hoping this prosthesis is the start of a life without pain. A greeting to everyone, thanks to those who always write!'
Previous Comments on Hip Problem
Last year, Lamela opened up about his hip problem in an interview with TyC Sports. He said: 'I retired due to a physical issue that had been bothering me for a long time. I wanted to finish my career in the best possible way, enjoying it as much as possible despite this problem, which was quite difficult.'
'This problem was even more serious because I had suffered from cartilage wear and advanced osteoarthritis. These last few years were much more serious in the sense that my hip was increasingly affected and I could no longer train like before. That's why I had to modify the way I trained because if I trained during the week, I wouldn't play the game, because my hip couldn't maintain certain performance levels during the week.'
Career Highlights
Lamela was identified as a star of the future at River Plate at the start of his career and moved to Roma before signing for Tottenham in a £29 million deal. He became a fan favourite over eight seasons, known for his flamboyant style and scoring occasionally outrageous goals, including rabonas.
After eight seasons with Spurs, he joined Sevilla before ending his career with AEK Athens, where he retired last year. He has since returned to Sevilla as part of their coaching staff.
