Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish reveals cancer diagnosis

Sir Kenny Dalglish at Anfield (Picture:Getty)

Liverpool and Scotland legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has revealed he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

Dalglish, 75, confirmed the diagnosis on Tuesday after mistakenly posting about his treatment on social media.

In a statement, the legendary former Reds player and manager said: ‘As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer.

‘Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well.

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‘Ideally, this would have remained private because that’s the way it should be, but my useless technology skills have forced my hand.

‘Obviously I did not mean to make this matter public so I would appreciate it if the privacy of my family and myself are respected.

‘As ever, thank you to the wonderful medical staff who have shown incredible care and discretion, not just for me but for many, many others. They are a credit to themselves.’

Kenny Dalglish scored the winner when Liverpool won the European Cup in 1978 (Picture: PA)

In a short statement on their website, Liverpool added: ‘The support, best wishes and love of everyone at Liverpool FC are, and will be, with Sir Kenny and his family.

‘The club would also like to underscore his request for privacy moving forward.’

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