Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish tests positive for coronavirus while in hospital, reveals family
LIVERPOOL legend Sir Kenny Dalglish is in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus despite having no symptoms, his family have revealed.
They praised "brilliant" treatment from NHS staff and said the former Scotland and Celtic striker, 69, "looks forward to being home soon".
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Dalglish won five top-flight titles as a Reds' player, one more as player-boss and another two as just manager.
The ex-Blackburn and Newcastle chief's family tonight issued a statement through Liverpool, saying he had "unexpectedly" tested positive after self-isolating longer than the recommended period.
The full statement read: "Sir Kenny was admitted to hospital on Wednesday April 8 for treatment of an infection which required intravenous antibiotics.
"In keeping with current procedures, he was subsequently tested for COVID-19 despite having previously displayed no symptoms of the illness.
He would like to thank the brilliant NHS staff, whose dedication, bravery and sacrifice should be the focus of the nation’s attention at this extraordinary time.
Sir Kenny Dalglish's family
"Unexpectedly, the test result was positive but he remains asymptomatic.
"Prior to his admission to hospital, Sir Kenny had chosen to voluntarily self-isolate for longer than the advised period together with his family.
"He would urge everyone to follow the relevant government and expert guidance in the days and weeks ahead.
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"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. We will provide further updates as and when it is appropriate."
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