sport news Ex-Liverpool defender Jose Enrique opens up on his brain tumour

'When they give you the news you are scared s***less': Ex-Liverpool defender Jose Enrique opens up on the moment he found out he had a brain tumour Jose Enrique has reflected on the moment he realised he had a brain tumour  The former Premier League star was speaking to Brighton boss Chris Hughton  Enrique has remained positive throughout the course of medical treatment 

By Anthony Hay for MailOnline

Published: 16:25 GMT, 16 January 2019 | Updated: 16:44 GMT, 16 January 2019

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Jose Enrique has revealed in an emotional interview that he was 'scared s***less' when he found out he had a brain tumour.

The 32-year-old former Newcastle and Liverpool defender found out he had the condition in May 2018 after he started to see lights while speaking to Chris Hughton.

Enrique, speaking to Marca, said: 'I was in a meeting with Brighton's coach and I started seeing lights and lights. I knew something was happening.

Jose Enrique smiles and points to a bald spot on his head alongside partner Amy in Paris

Jose Enrique smiles and points to a bald spot on his head alongside partner Amy in Paris

Ex-Liverpool defender Enrique has revealed images of his treatment for a brain tumour

Ex-Liverpool defender Enrique has revealed images of his treatment for a brain tumour

The retired full back has been undergoing proton therapy to try and recover from the condition

The retired full back has been undergoing proton therapy to try and recover from the condition

ENRIQUE'S CAREER 

Clubs: Levante, Valencia, Celta Vigo (loan), Villarreal, Newcastle, Liverpool, Real Zaragoza

Appearances: 355

Goals: 4 

Honours: League Cup (Liverpool, 2011-12) 

'When they give you the news you are scared s***less. After that you value everything more, my life changed for the good.

'I surprised myself at how positive I was, but of course there were bad days. It has been fundamental to surround myself with my people and people who love me.'

When asked about the operation itself, Enrique added: 'It was very high risk. Luckily I put myself in the hands of the healthcare system and later I had to risk a new treatment in Paris, proton therapy. As a

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