Premier League: Jose Enrique given all-clear from cancer

The former Liverpool defender announces the news via a video message on Instagram.

Published : Apr 16, 2019 16:15 IST , Madrid

Jose Enrique represented Liverpool for five seasons. Photo: Getty Images
Jose Enrique represented Liverpool for five seasons. Photo: Getty Images
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Jose Enrique represented Liverpool for five seasons. Photo: Getty Images

Former Liverpool and Newcastle defender Jose Enrique has been given the all-clear by doctors after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour last year.

Enrique said in June, 2018, that he had undergone an operation to remove the tumour and he has since been going through a series of radiotherapy sessions. “Hello guys, I just have some wonderful news today,” Enrique said on Tuesday, in a video message posted on Instagram. “I just got back the report from the MRI I had just a week and a half ago. I just wanted to let you know, because the support from all of you has been amazing, that it’s all clear, all perfect.”

 

He added: “I can look forward now, not back any more and just keep fighting. So it’s all clear and perfect. Thank you, guys.”

The 33-year-old, who spent nine years in England playing for Liverpool and Newcastle, was told he could lose his sight as a result of the tumour. Enrique retired in 2017 after an injury-hit season with Real Zaragoza and had begun working as a football agent.

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