Sir Kenny Dalglish says treatment is 'going well' after cancer diagnosis

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NewsLiverpool NewsKenny DalglishNeed to knowFormer Liverpool player and manager Sir Kenny Dalglish confirmed he is undergoing treatment for cancerSir Kenny Dalglish(Image: (Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images))Everything you need to know as Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms he is undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosisDalglish, who has been both a player and twice manager of the Reds, shared the news on social media on Tuesday, June 2 morning having earlier prompted speculation over his health.The 75-year-old - widely regarded as the greatest player in Liverpool's history - had been in attendance at Anfield nine days earlier for the final game of the Premier League season, where he was part of the post-match presentations for the departing Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.Announcing the news Dalglish said he is currently undergoing treatment for cancer and the treatment is going well.Liverpool club also issued a statement on the news. The 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."His son Paul said: "My Dad is my hero, my best mate and the strongest man I know. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from him, it’s how to face challenges with courage, humour and dignity.

The treatment is going well and he’ll handle this the same way he’s handled everything else in life."The news comes just a day after Kevin Keegan, the man who Dalglish was bought into replace in the Liverpool team in 1977, revealed he has been diagnosed with stage four cancer.READ THE FULL STORY HERE: Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms cancer diagnosis