Liverpool legend and former manager at Anfield, Sir Kenny Dalglish has been admitted to hospital with the novel coronavirus.
Liverpool announcing the state of health of Sir Kenny Dalglish released a statement on their official website on Friday 10th April 2020, saying, ‘The Dalglish family have tonight released the following statement to supporters regarding Sir Kenny Dalglish,’ the statement read.
While Dalglish has tested positive for the virus, he is currently showing no symptoms.
‘Sir Kenny Dalglish 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 Dalglish 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.’ Dalglish enjoyed a trophy-laden playing and managerial career before retiring from football.
The 69-year-old Sir Kenny Dalglish served the Reds as both a player and a manager. 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.