Lamela has second hip operation

Joe Wright

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Tottenham have confirmed Erik Lamela has had surgery on his right hip.

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The 25-year-old had an operation on his left hip at the beginning of April, ruling him out for the remainder of the 2016-17 season.

The Argentina international has undergone another procedure, which Spurs say will not affect his overall recovery timetable.

"Erik Lamela has undergone a planned procedure to his right hip," the club said on Thursday.

"The Argentina international recently had an operation on his left hip and the latest surgery will not affect the overall recovery period.

"Erik will continue to be monitored by our medical team ahead of returning to action next season."

Lamela's last appearance for Spurs was in the 2-1 EFL Cup fourth-round defeat to Liverpool on October 25.

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Joe is a Senior Editor at Sporting News. He was previously a sub editor and writer for Goal.com before spending six years as part of the Stats Perform editorial news service, covering major global sports including football, tennis, boxing, NBA, rugby union and athletics. Joe has reported live on some of the biggest games in football, including two UEFA Champions League finals, Euro 2016, the Confederations Cup 2017 and the 2018 World Cup final at the end of a month in Russia.