Gary Lineker sends Alan Hansen a four-word message that sums up the Liverpool legend’s release from hospital

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker gleefully described Alan Hansen’s discharge from hospital as “the best news ever”.

Former Liverpool and Scotland defender Hansen, a long-serving member of the BBC programme, has been feeling very unwell, leading to his admission to hospital in early June. He was released on Sunday.

On Sunday afternoon, Liverpool issued the following statement: “Alan has been discharged from hospital today to continue his recovery at home.

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“Alan, Janet, Adam, Lucy and family would like to thank everyone for their wonderful messages of love and support. It has been overwhelming and has helped enormously.”

Just two weeks ago, a Reds statement said Hansen was “seriously ill”. Fortunately, his condition is improving and he will now return home, the Mirror reports.

Expressing their gratitude, his family released a statement thanking fans for their uplifting messages of support. For his part, Gary Lineker echoed their sentiment, sharing his own reaction on his social media platform.

Earlier this week, Graeme Souness shared an encouraging update on Hansen’s health. Speaking to talkSPORT, the Liverpool and Scotland legend said: “I spoke to him and he sounded fabulous, so hopefully this is him on the road to a full recovery.

“He’s definitely back because he’s done nothing but take the mickey out of me. He’s been in a tough spot, but as it sounds, he’s back and I hope I’m right.”

Gary Lineker also voiced his support for Hansen during a live TV broadcast last week. While presenting the BBC’s coverage of the Euro 2024 qualifier between Italy and Albania, Lineker took a moment to send a heartfelt message to his former Match of the Day colleague.

“We are thinking of you big man, we are with you and we are hoping and praying for you. We certainly are. Everyone at Match of the Day sends love and thoughts to Janet, Lucy and Adam and the grandchildren.”

Of Hansen’s love of golf, Lineker added: “To use an analogy with Alan’s favorite pastime of golf… You might be three down with four to play, but if one can come back from he is alan I never knew. a more competitive person in my life. We’re all with you, Big Al.”