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RODRIGO BENTANCUR posted a heartwarming family photo on social media just hours before suffering a horror fall.

The Tottenham midfielder slammed his head on the pitch just six minutes into the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie with Liverpool after trying to head the ball.

Rodrigo Bentancur injured on the pitch.
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Rodrigo Bentancur suffered a horror fall in Spur's cup clash with LiverpoolCredit: ALAMY
Rodrigo Bentancur of Tottenham Hotspur receiving medical attention on the pitch.
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The Uruguayan had to be stretchered off and was immediately taken to hospitalCredit: REX
Couple selfie; man gives thumbs up.
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His girlfriend Melany La Blanca rushed to be by his side at hospitalCredit: INSTAGRAM@RODRIGO_BENTANCUR
Family portrait: a man, woman, and young child.
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Her dash to the hospital came just a few hours after she shared a heartwarming family snapCredit: INSTAGRAM@MELANYLABLANCA

Medical staff raced on to the pitch to give the Uruguayan treatment - including oxygen - before taking him off on a stretcher and sending him to the hospital.

Bentancur's girlfriend Melany La Blanca quickly raced to be by his beside - just hours after the pair publicly gushed over their daughter.

The Uruguay international reposted a wholesome snap of them posing with their little one, who was dressed in school uniform and appeared to be celebrating a big milestone, to his Instagram story.

La Blanca wrote "nuestra tan bebe ya no tan bebe" across the image, which translated to English means: "Our baby's no longer a baby."

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Bentancur, thankfully, regained consciousness before he was admitted to hospital to undergo further evaluation.

And the former Juventus ace gave Spurs fans an update on his condition after being given a once-over by doctors.

Along with a picture of himself smiling with La Blanca, he wrote on his Instagram story: "All good guys.

"Thank you for the messages. Congratulations for the victory boys!!!"

Tottenham Hotspur players celebrating a goal.
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Spurs ran out 1-0 winners thanks to a late strike from Lucas BergvallCredit: REX

Spurs put one foot into next month's final at Wembley with a 1-0 win over the Premier League table-toppers.

Youngster Lucas Bregvall struck in the 86th minute to give under-pressure manager Ange Postecoglou a much-needed victory.

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The second leg of the tie will take place at Anfield on February 6.

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