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 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.

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."

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!!!"

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.

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