Liverpool hero Sir Kenny Dalglish admitted to hospital with coronavirus

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BREAKING: Liverpool hero Sir Kenny Dalglish admitted to hospital with coronavirus

Liverpool hero Sir Kenny Dalglish has been admitted to hospital withDalglish, 69, who served the Reds as both a player and a manager, is one of the most famous faces in Liverpool’s history and his family released a statement via the club’s official website.‘The Dalglish family have tonight released the following statement to supporters regarding Sir Kenny Dalglish,’ the statement read.

‘Sir Kenny was admitted to hospital on Wednesday April 8 for treatment of an infection which required intravenous antibiotics. ‘In keeping with current procedures, he was subsequently tested for COVID-19 despite having previously displayed no symptoms of the illness. Unexpectedly, the test result was positive but he remains asymptomatic.‘Prior to his admission to hospital, Sir Kenny had chosen to voluntarily self-isolate for longer than the advised period together with his family. He would urge everyone to follow the relevant government and expert guidance in the days and weeks ahead.

‘He would also ask that they are given the space to do their jobs during what is an extremely challenging time for them and that his own family’s privacy is respected.‘He looks forward to being home soon. We will provide further updates as and when it is appropriate.’He won multiple titles with Celtic as a player before moving to Liverpool where he won six first division titles, the FA Cup, four League Cups, the European Super Cup and three European Cups.

As a manager he won three league titles with Liverpool, as well as two FA Cups before guiding Blackburn Rovers to the Premier League title.

 

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I wish him a speedy recovery

jessicacadams oh no, terrible news.

He is a symptomatic, got an infection and needed iv antibiotics, they tested him for cv and it’s positive but he has no symptoms

Oh no wishing Sir Kenny all the best

Noooo 😥

Oh dear me, I wish home well.

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