Former Coventry City youngster Danny Sturridge has had surgery for a problem affecting his hip.
The Liverpool striker had the surgery in New York and is now embarking on a a programme of recovery and rehabilitation.
Sturridge wrote on Instagram: "Just want to let the world know I've had a successful operation on my hip today and I want to thank God for allowing that to be possible.
"Onwards and upwards from here. Thanks for the support."
Posting on Twitter: Sturridge wrote: "Today was a big day for me...Thank you Jesus. Hip operation was successful. Road to recovery starts today!!"