Celtic legend Kenny Dalglish has been diagnosed with Coronavirus, Liverpool FC have confirmed. The 69-year-old was ‘asymptomatic’ of the deadly disease but it was discovered after he was admitted to hospital whilst fighting an infection.
The Dalglish family released a statement via the Liverpool FC Official website and detailed their shock at the former Celtic player and manager being diagnosed with COVID-19.
“The Dalglish family have tonight released the following statement to supporters regarding Sir Kenny Dalglish.
“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 like to take this opportunity to thank the brilliant NHS staff, whose dedication, bravery and sacrifice should be the focus of the nation’s attention at this extraordinary time.
“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.”
Hopefully people will realise that the disease can go undetected, as is the case with Dalglish.
Dalglish made 322 appearances for Celtic before a then record £440k to join the Merseyside club. At Liverpool, Dalglish made 502 full appearances before becoming player-manager before phasing out his playing and eventually hanging up his boots in 1990.
Everyone wishes King Kenny the best in his recovery.
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