Liverpool legend Ian Rush in hospital after spending 48 hours in intensive care

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Published December 13, 2025 3:34pm Updated December 13, 2025 3:34pm Ian Rush was taken to intensive care after falling ill at home (Getty) Liverpool legend Ian Rush spent around 48 hours in intensive care after suffering from beathing difficulties. The 64-year-old, who remains Liverpool’s all-time leading scorer with 346 goals, was taken to Countess of Chester Hospital after falling ill at home last week.

According to the Daily Mail, Rush was taken to hospital ‘within minutes’ after concerns were raised. Get your football fix Punchy analysis, transfer talk and more from Metro's football experts sent straight to your inbox – sign up, it's an open goal.

A Liverpool spokesperson thanked hospital staff and said: ‘Everyone at Liverpool wishes him a speedy recovery.’ Ian Rush remains Liverpool’s all-time top scorer with 346 goals (Getty) Rush, who remains a Liverpool ambassador, won five league titles, five League Cups, three FA Cups and two European Cups during his playing career at Anfield. Arrow MORE: Ruben Amorim makes fresh Evanilson admission after Man Utd transfer rumours Arrow MORE: Chelsea vs Everton LIVE: Premier League latest score and goal updates as Palmer starts Arrow MORE: Mikel Arteta told to play £52m star as Arsenal striker ahead of Viktor Gyokeres Football Newsletter – In The Mixer Punchy analysis, transfer talk and more from Metro's football experts, sent straight to your inbox every week.