Liverpool legend, Kenny Dalgish

Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has announced that he is undergoing treatment for cancer, revealing the news in a social media statement while requesting privacy for his family.

The former Liverpool and Celtic striker said the diagnosis was initially intended to remain private, but was made public after an unintended social media post.

As reported by BBC Sport on Tuesday, Dalgish was quoted as saying, “I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well,” Dalglish wrote

He explained that the announcement was not planned and expressed regret that the situation had become public.