Ex-Liverpool and Scotland centre-back Alan Hansen is extremely unwell at hospital.
The Anfield club spoke about their former captain and wished him a speedy recovery.
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Hansen spent 14 successful years at Liverpool during the peak of his career.
His stay in the team coincided with Liverpool winning eight First Division titles, three European Cups and two FA Cups.
Former team-mate John Aldridge posted on social media: "All our thoughts as ex-LFC players are with Alan (Jocky) Hansen and his family. Let's hope he can pull through his illness. YNWA."
Ex-colleague Gary Linekar wrote on X: "Horrendous news. Thoughts are with Alan, Janet and all the family."