Liverpool legend Ian Rush in hospital after being placed in intensive care with horror flu

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Liverpool legend Ian Rush in hospital after being placed in intensive care with horror fluLiverpool hero Ian Rush, 64, is recovering in hospital after being rushed into the ICU last week due to struggles breathing with what is thought to be 'superflu'Ian Rush is said to be recovering wellIan Rush is reportedly recovering having been rushed into hospital last week with difficulty breathing. Flu has been causing chaos at hospitals across the country, with an average of 2,660 patients per day being admitted in England last week – the highest ever for this time of year and up 55 per cent on the week before.

"The numbers of patients in hospital with flu is extremely high for this time of year. Rush is a Liverpool legend, having scored 346 goals for the club over two spells.

He is the club's all-time leading goalscorer and also has 73 caps and 28 goals for Wales. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like.