By Daily Sports on April 11, 2020

Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has tested positive for coronavirus after being admitted to hospital this week.

The 69-year-old, perhaps the most iconic figure in the Reds' history, entered hospital on Wednesday for treatment on an infection which, a club statement says, required intravenous antibiotics.

In keeping with current procedures, Dalglish was subsequently tested for Covid-19 despite having previously displayed no symptoms of the illness. The test result returned positive but he remains asymptomatic. 

Liverpool’s statement says that prior to his admission to hospital, Sir Kenny had chosen to voluntarily self-isolate for longer than the advised period together with his family, and that “he would urge everyone to follow the relevant government and expert guidance in the days and weeks ahead.” 

It added: “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.”

Arguably the greatest player in Liverpool’s history, Dalglish made 515 appearances for the club after signing from Celtic in 1977, scoring 172 goals. (Goal)

•PHOTO: Kenny Dalglish

Source Daily Sports

Posted April 11, 2020

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