Alan Hansen, the 68-year-old Liverpool and Scotland legend, is at present critically unwell in hospital.
In worrying information on Sunday night, Liverpool confirmed that the Reds’ former captain is in hospital and critically unwell.
The membership’s assertion reads:
“The ideas and assist of everybody at Liverpool FC are with our legendary former captain Alan Hansen, who’s at present critically unwell in hospital…
“The membership is at present in touch with Alan’s household to supply our assist at this troublesome time, and our ideas, needs and hopes are with Alan and the entire Hansen household.
“We’ll present any additional updates as we obtain them sooner or later, and we request that the Hansen household’s privateness is revered presently.”
Regardless of taking part in his final recreation for the Reds in 1990, Hansen and his spouse nonetheless reside on Merseyside and made their dwelling in Southport.
After 22 years of showing on Match of the Day because the BBC’s essential pundit, Hansen retired from the function in 2014.
Throughout his taking part in days, he was an unbelievable defender – maybe the most effective in Liverpool’s historical past. With 16 main trophies throughout 620 appearances, he helped take the Reds to the very high of soccer.
He commanded Liverpool’s defence by studying assaults earlier than they occurred and, as soon as on the ball, possessed good composure to push the workforce ahead.
Initially from Sauchie in Scotland, Hansen joined the Reds from Partick Thistle for £100,000 in Could 1977.
Inside a 12 months he had nailed down a beginning spot subsequent to Phil Thompson and led Liverpool to European Cup glory on the primary of three events.
In 1985, Hansen was awarded the captaincy by newly-appointed participant supervisor Kenny Dalglish. That first 12 months with the armband noticed the Reds change into simply the third facet of the twentieth century to win a league and FA Cup double.
Taking part in with varied centre-back companions, the Scotland worldwide remained essential to the Liverpool and continued to dominate matches along with his peak and head.
After Hillsborough he stood by the households, attending funerals and later defending supporters after they had been falsely accused of being at fault for the catastrophe.
In 1991, he retired from the sport and turned his hand to tv only a 12 months later.
As Hansen lies unwell in hospital, we hope for a powerful restoration and need the most effective for his household.
