Legendary Liverpool defender Alan Hansen is ‘severely ailing’ in hospital.
The previous centre-back remodeled 600 appearances for Liverpool between 1977 and 1991, successful a bunch of main honours earlier than turning into a number one tv pundit on BBC’s Match of the Day and for Sky Sports activities after retiring.
Hansen additionally served for 15 years as a Telegraph Sport columnist, with the outlet reporting on Sunday that the previous Scotland worldwide is in intensive care.
A press release on the official Liverpool FC web site learn: “The ideas and assist of everybody at Liverpool FC are with our legendary former captain Alan Hansen, who’s presently severely ailing in hospital.
“A defender of the utmost magnificence, Hansen’s excellent raft of honours throughout a 14-year spell with the Reds – he joined from Partick Thistle in 1977 – included eight league titles, three European Cups, two FA Cups and three League Cups.
“‘Jocky’, as he was recognized by team-mates, is within the prime 10 for all-time appearances for the membership having performed 620 matches, and the Scottish centre-back additionally served as Liverpool skipper for 4 seasons.
“The membership is presently in touch with Alan’s household to supply our assist at this tough time, and our ideas, needs and hopes are with Alan and all the Hansen household.
“We are going to present any additional updates as we obtain them in the end, and we request that the Hansen household’s privateness is revered at the moment.”
Additional updates concerning Hansen’s situation are awaited.
