Jose Enrique: Former Liverpool and Newcastle defender given all clear after surgery on brain tumour
The 33-year-old was informed on Monday by his surgeon that the tumour located behind one of his eyes has gone
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The 33-year-old Spaniard said in an Instagram post that it was "onwards and upwards" after receiving his first MRI scan results.
“So guys, today I have received the best news!” Enrique said alongside the video. “My surgeon Dr Simal has called me up after receiving my recent MRI results. He has confirmed and given me the all clear! “The area is clean.”
Enrique was diagnosed with chordoma, a rare type of tumour which usually grows in the base of the skull and spine, but his formed behind his eye and he was told he could lose his sight.
Enrique retired due to a chronic knee injury in September 2017 while playing for Spanish second tier side Real Zaragoza.
He made 127 appearances for Newcastle after joining from Villarreal in 2007 for £6.3m and was signed by Liverpool for a reported £6m in the summer of 2011.
Enrique made 99 appearances for Liverpool before being released in May 2016.
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