BREAKING: Liverpool icon Ian Rush hospitalised and spent 48 hours in intensive care after breathing troubles
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballLiverpool FCIan Rush was hospitalised and spent 48 hours in intensive care earlier this week.Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush has spent 48 hours in intensive care after being rushed to hospital earlier this week, according to the latest reports.The Daily Mail claims the Reds icon has responded well to treatment at the Countess of Chester hospital after problems with his breathing.The report says the 64-year-old is still in the hospital after a worrying few days, after contracting a strain of the 'superflu.'Rush, who is Liverpool's all-time leading goalscorer, is an ambassador at Anfield and regarded as one of the best British strikers in the history of the game.The former Reds striker reportedly felt unwell during the week before raising the alarm and was rushed into hostpital and placed in ICU where he received urgent treatment.Thankfully, Rush has responded well to the treatment and is in good spirits ahead of a hopeful return home before Christmas.He's the latest victim of the epidemic which is sweeping the country, with hospitals across Britain declaring it a critical incident.Some schools have had to close and there have been suggestions that facemasks could return which became synonymous with the coronavirus outbreak.There will be more to follow. We'll bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.For the latest news and breaking news visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc.
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