Liverpool great Alan Hansen has been discharged from hospital following illness, his former club has announced.
Liverpool had confirmed on 9 June that the former Scotland centre-back, 69, was “seriously ill”.
But on Sunday a family statement on the club website said that Hansen will “continue his recovery at home”.
“Alan, Janet, Adam, Lucy and family would like to thank everybody for their wonderful messages of love and support,” the statement read., external
“It has been overwhelming and has helped enormously.
“We also hugely appreciate the ongoing respect that has been shown for our privacy as Alan continues his recovery.”
More to follow.
