Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms cancer diagnosis

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SportFootballLiverpool FCFormer Liverpool player and manager Sir Kenny Dalglish has confirmed he is undergoing treatment for cancerLiverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has confirmed he is undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis.Dalglish, who has been both a player and twice manager of the Reds, shared the news on social media on Tuesday morning having earlier prompted speculation over his health.“As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer,” said the 75-year-old. “Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well.“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.”A Liverpool club statement said: "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."The news comes just a day after Kevin Keegan, the man who Dalglish was bought to replace in the Liverpool team in 1977, revealed he has been diagnosed with stage four cancer.For the latest Liverpool FC news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc.

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