LIVERPOOL, England (AP) 鈥� Liverpool says its former captain Alan Hansen is seriously ill in hospital.
The Premier League club is providing support to the family of the 68-year-old former Scotland international, who retired in 1991 to start a successful career as a television pundit.
鈥淭he thoughts and support of everyone at Liverpool FC are with our legendary former captain Alan Hansen, who is currently seriously ill in hospital,鈥� on Sunday.
鈥淭he club is currently in contact with Alan鈥檚 family to provide our support at this difficult time, and our thoughts, wishes and hopes are with Alan and all of the Hansen family.
鈥淲e will provide any further updates as we receive them in due course, and we request that the Hansen family鈥檚 privacy is respected at this time.鈥�
Hansen joined Liverpool from Scottish team Partick Thistle in 1977. The defender won three European Cups, eight league titles, two FA Cups and three League Cups in 620 appearances for Liverpool.
Hansen鈥檚 former 鈥淢atch of the Day鈥� colleague Gary Lineker wrote on X: 鈥淗orrendous news. Thoughts are with Alan, Janet and all the family.鈥�
The BBC鈥檚 flagship soccer show said: 鈥淭he thoughts and prayers of everyone at Match of the Day are with Alan and his family at this difficult time.鈥�
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