Rodrigo Bentancur and his girlfriend posed for heartwarming family picture just hours before horror injury

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

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

Medical staff rushed to the pitch to treat the Uruguayan, including oxygen, before he was taken off on a stretcher and sent to hospital.

Bentancur's girlfriend Melany La Blanca quickly rushed to be with him – just hours after the pair publicly gushed over their daughter.

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

La Blanca wrote “nuestra tan bebe ya no tan bebe” over the image, which translated into English means, “Our baby is no longer a baby.”

Bentancur fortunately regained consciousness before being admitted to hospital for further evaluation.

And the former Juventus ace gave Spurs fans an update on his condition after being checked by doctors.

Along with a photo of him laughing with La Blanca, he wrote on his Instagram Story: “All good guys.

“Thanks for the messages. Congratulations on the win guys!!!”

Spurs set foot in the final at Wembley next month with a 1-0 victory over the Premier League toppers.

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

The second leg of the match takes place at Anfield on February 6.