- Safiu Kehinde
Legendary Manchester United’s former coach, Sir Alex Ferguson, has been hospitalised after feeling unwell before the Red Devils’ Premier League game against Liverpool at the Old Trafford on Sunday.
In what was described as a precautionary move rather than emergency situation, the 84-year-old ex- Manchester United boss left the stadium for the hospital before the match.
Videos shared on X captured moment he arrived at the hospital, waving at supporters who spotted him before approaching the entrance of the medical facility.
Ferguson, who managed United for 27 years during a glittering reign with 38 trophies, had since his retirement watched the club’s games from the directors’ box.
According to the BBC, the octogenarian had a brain haemorrhage in 2018 which left him seriously ill. He spoke about his recovery in detail three years later.
He was pictured with guests at the stadium on Sunday a couple of hours before kick-off.
Meanwhile, no further update has been provided on his condition after his admission to hospital.
Dr Aseem Malhotra, a consultant cardiologist, posted a picture on X, showing Ferguson and him together, external, and wrote: “A privilege, honour and dream come true to be invited to spend some quality time with Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of the game against Liverpool today at Old Trafford.”
Ferguson was taken in an ambulance from the tunnel area of Old Trafford to the hospital.
Club officials are optimistic Ferguson will soon be fit enough to return home.
Speaking after United’s 3-2 win over their Anfield rivals, head coach Michael Carrick said he wished his former manager “all the best”.
Carrick, who won five Premier League titles and the Champions League, among numerous other trophies under Ferguson after the Scot signed him from Tottenham in 2006, added: “Hopefully when he hears about the result it will give him a good boost.”