Hansen won eight top-flight titles and three European Cups with Liverpool before becoming a pundit with Sky and the BBC
Hansen played 620 games for Liverpool across a trophy-laden 14 years on Merseyside, winning eight top-flight league titles and three European Cups after joining from Partick Thistle in 1977.In a statement, Liverpool said: “The thoughts and support of everyone at Liverpool FC are with our legendary former captain Alan Hansen, who is currently seriously ill in hospital.
“The club is currently in contact with Alan’s family to provide our support at this difficult time, and our thoughts, wishes and hopes are with Alan and all of the Hansen family. “We will provide any further updates as we receive them in due course, and we request that the Hansen family’s privacy is respected at this time.”
Hansen’s former colleague Gary Lineker wrote on X: “Horrendous news. Thoughts are with Alan, Janet and all the family.”account said: “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Match of the Day are with Alan and his family at this difficult time.”
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