By Daily Sports on May 10, 2018

Alex Ferguson is out of intensive care following surgery on a brain haemorrhage, Manchester United have announced.

The 76-year-old former United manager is to continue his rehabilitation in hospital in Salford.

United said: "Sir Alex no longer needs intensive care and will continue rehabilitation as an inpatient.

"His family have been overwhelmed by the level of support and good wishes but continue to request privacy as this will be vital during this next stage of recovery."

The news came hours after present United manager Jose Mourinho said he expected his players to raise their game when they return to action for the first time since Ferguson's surgery.

Mourinho was speaking ahead of Thursday's Premier League match at West Ham, when he was asked about the former United manager, who won 38 trophies during his Old Trafford tenure.

"His family asked for privacy and that is what I am going to respect," Mourinho said. "But (as a club) we are positive. We are very, very positive. We are confident."

Asked if it would influence the mood of the players or United coaching staff going into Thursday night's match at the London Stadium, Mourinho replied: "No, I can only think that if there is any relation, it is a positive relation."

Gestures of support continue for the Scot, who retired in 2013 having guided United to 13 Premier League titles as well as five FA Cups and the Champions League twice.

Wales manager and former United winger Ryan Giggs was brought into the Old Trafford first team by Ferguson as a talented 17-year-old in 1991.

He developed into a key player in a squad which would go on to complete a famous treble when lifting the Champions League trophy in 1999, before later making the move into coaching which saw him take temporary charge at United in April 2014 following David Moyes' departure.

Giggs, who eventually left Old Trafford in July 2016, echoed the sentiments of former players under Ferguson, whom he felt now brings football together in support for his recovery.

"You've seen the response, not just from within football but from people all around the world. It shows how much he means to people. I'm not surprised," Giggs, speaking at the launch of the FAW and McDonald's Grassroots Football Awards, said.

"No matter who you support you've got to recognise what he's done for the game. Like everyone I was shocked to hear the news, I was with him just a couple of weeks ago at a dinner.

"I know him better than most and I'm wishing him a speedy recovery. Hopefully he recovers fully and wishes go to Cathy and the family." (RTE) 

•Photo shows Ferguson

Source Daily Sports

Posted May 10, 2018

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