Alan Hansen, Liverpool Legend, Seriously Ill in Hospital

Former Defender and Match of the Day Pundit Faces Health Battle

Hansen, 68, Known for His Insight and Opinions

Former Liverpool and Scotland defender Alan Hansen is seriously ill in hospital, the club announced on Monday. The 68-year-old, who won three European Cups and eight English league titles with the Reds, is known to be facing a health battle, but no specific details have been released.

Hansen made 620 appearances for Liverpool between 1977 and 1991, and went on to become a respected television pundit, working for the BBC on Match of the Day for many years.

Liverpool have offered their support to Hansen and his family during this difficult time, and fans around the world have taken to social media to express their well wishes.

Everyone at Liverpool is thinking of Alan and his family at this time and we would ask that his privacy is respected.