Sir Kenny Dalglish reveals he is undergoing treatment for cancer

Sir Kenny Dalglish, widely regarded as the greatest player in Liverpool’s history, revealed on Tuesday that he is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, disclosing the news on social media after an inadvertent post had already prompted speculation.

Dalglish explained that the disclosure was unintentional. “As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer,” he wrote. “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.”

The 74-year-old asked for his family’s privacy to be respected, adding: “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.”

Dalglish had appeared publicly just nine days before the announcement, attending Anfield for Liverpool’s final Premier League fixture of the season, where he took part in the post-match send-off for departing players Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.

Liverpool responded swiftly with a statement on their official website. “The support, best wishes and love of everyone at Liverpool FC are, and will continue to be, with Sir Kenny and his family,” the club said, adding that it wished to “underscore his request for privacy moving forward.”