Erik Lamela jets off on family holiday to Formentera after making injury comeback for Tottenham
- Erik Lamela returned for Tottenham on Saturday afternoon against Fulham
- Lamela has recovered from a muscle injury that was picked up in pre-season
- The Argentine has decided to treat himself and his family to a sunny holiday
- Tottenham take on Manchester United at Old Trafford next Monday night
Erik Lamela has treated himself to a holiday in Formentera with his family after making his injury comeback against Fulham.
Lamela, who picked up a muscle injury on Tottenham's pre-season tour of America, has jetted off to Spain's Balearic Islands on a relaxing break ahead of the Premier League clash with Manchester United.
The injury-plagued Argentine - accompanied by his partner Sofia Herrero and son Tobias - was pictured chilling out with his loved ones on a boat before taking a dip in the clear blue sea.
![Erik Lamela has jetted off on a sunny holiday with his partner Sofia Herrero and their son](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/08/21/12/4F4404D300000578-6082375-image-a-58_1534851556472.jpg)
Erik Lamela has jetted off on a sunny holiday with his partner Sofia Herrero and their son
![The Argentine fiddles with Tobias' hat before swimming in the clear blue sea on Monday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/08/21/12/4F440B6900000578-6082375-image-a-74_1534852384221.jpg)
The Argentine fiddles with Tobias' hat before swimming in the clear blue sea on Monday
![Lamela and his family prepare to get off to the boat before stepping onto the beach](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/08/21/12/4F44047700000578-6082375-image-a-75_1534852530416.jpg)
Lamela and his family prepare to get off to the boat before stepping onto the beach
![Lamela decided to treat his family to a holiday after making another return from injury](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/08/21/13/4F45B9F100000578-6082375-image-a-86_1534852995748.jpg)
Lamela decided to treat his family to a holiday after making another return from injury
Lamela appeared in very high spirits as he soaked up the sun during a rare break from his football duties.
The 26-year-old attacking midfielder decided to get away after overcoming his latest injury setback, which was picked up as he geared up for the new Premier League season.
Lamela, who missed 13 months of action between October 2016 - November 2017 with a hip problem, came on as a 73rd minute substitute for Eric Dier on Saturday against Fulham.
![The Tottenham man holds his son above the water as he soaks up the sun on holiday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/08/21/13/4F45D10800000578-6082375-image-a-77_1534852929771.jpg)
The Tottenham man holds his son above the water as he soaks up the sun on holiday
![Lamela, who featured vs Tottenham, walks into the water with his son and long-term partner](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/08/21/13/4F45D0FC00000578-6082375-image-a-89_1534853284328.jpg)
Lamela, who featured vs Tottenham, walks into the water with his son and long-term partner
![Lamela dons snorkels as he plays with his son in the sea in Formentera on Monday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/08/21/12/4F44037700000578-6082375-image-a-54_1534851306308.jpg)
Lamela dons snorkels as he plays with his son in the sea in Formentera on Monday
Mauricio Pochettino's side ran out 3-1 winners at Wembley following their opening day victory against Newcastle in the Premier League.
Lucas Moura, Kieran Trippier and Harry Kane got on the scoresheet against Slavisa Jokanovic's side.
Tottenham next face United on Monday night at Old Trafford before taking on Watford at Vicarage Road.
![The injury-plagued footballer takes a dive into the water while his loved ones watch on](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/08/21/13/4F45D15200000578-6082375-image-a-76_1534852889179.jpg)
The injury-plagued footballer takes a dive into the water while his loved ones watch on
![The 26-year-old grabs a towel off his partner as they prepare to take a dip in the water](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/08/21/12/4F4407E000000578-6082375-image-a-60_1534851652645.jpg)
The 26-year-old grabs a towel off his partner as they prepare to take a dip in the water
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