Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has confirmed he is undergoing treatment following a cancer diagnosis, prompting an outpouring of support from across the football world.
In a brief statement, Dalglish revealed that doctors had identified the illness and that he has already started a course of treatment under specialist care. He is understood to be in good spirits and fully focused on the battle ahead, while asking for privacy for himself and his family as he continues his recovery.
Messages of solidarity have flooded in from former team-mates, players, clubs and supporters, all paying tribute to Dalglish’s strength, character and status as one of the game’s great figures. Many have expressed confidence that he will face this latest challenge with the same courage and determination that defined his illustrious career on and off the pitch.
