Former England striker and supervisor Kevin Keegan has been recognized with most cancers.
The 74-year-old had an illustrious enjoying profession which included spells at Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle United, whereas he twice received the European Footballer of the 12 months award.
Keegan moved into administration after ending his enjoying profession and had stints accountable for Newcastle United, Fulham, England and Manchester Metropolis.
“Kevin was not too long ago admitted to hospital for additional analysis of ongoing stomach signs,” his household mentioned in an announcement.
“These investigations have revealed a prognosis of most cancers, for which Kevin will endure remedy.
“Kevin is grateful to the medical group for his or her intervention and ongoing care.
“Throughout this troublesome time, the household are requesting privateness, and can be making no additional remark.”
Newcastle put a message out to “King Kev” on social media, saying, “we’re with you each step of the way in which. Hoping for a full and speedy restoration”.
Liverpool mentioned “the ideas and assist of everybody” on the membership had been with Keegan.
“All of us at LFC and official former gamers affiliation Ceaselessly Reds ship our greatest needs to Kevin, his household and buddies,” added the Anfield aspect.
“Sending our energy and like to Kevin and his household at the moment,” mentioned Manchester Metropolis.
The Soccer Affiliation, Premier League and a bunch of different golf equipment additionally despatched Keegan messages of assist.
