Sir Kenny Dalglish has tested positive for Covid-19 after being admitted to hospital, his family have confirmed.
A statement posted on Liverpool FC's website, on behalf of his family, said Sir Kenny was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for treatment for an infection.
They said this required intravenous antibiotics and in keeping with current procedures, the former Liverpool FC player and manager was then tested for coronavirus.
His family said this was despite him previously displaying no symptoms of the illness.
They said: "Unexpectedly, the test result was positive but he remains asymptomatic."
Before being admitted to hospital, Sir Kenny was voluntarily self-isolating for "longer than the advised period" with his family.
His family's statement said: "He would urge everyone to follow the relevant government and expert guidance in the days and weeks ahead.
"He would like to take this opportunity to thank the brilliant NHS staff, whose dedication, bravery and sacrifice should be the focus of the nation’s attention at this extraordinary time."
It added: "He looks forward to being home soon. We will provide further updates as and when it is appropriate."
