Alan Hansen recovering well amid claims Liverpool legend ‘has been released from hospital’

Anfield manager George Sephton has claimed Liverpool legend Alan Hansen has been discharged from hospital.

Former Reds captain Hansen, who turned 69 on June 13, has been hospitalized since becoming seriously ill earlier this month.

Graeme Souness gave a hugely encouraging update on Hansen’s condition last week, revealing he had spoken to his close friend on the phone and had been given reason to be optimistic, saying he “sounds fabulous” and is “definitely coming back”.

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In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday afternoon, Anfield stadium announcer Sephton also said he had been informed that Hansen had now been discharged from hospital.

“I was just told by a reliable source that Alan Hansen has been released from the hospital!” posted Mr. Sephton.

And while this has yet to be confirmed, the ECHO understands that the iconic Hansen is indeed recovering well after making good progress this week.

“I spoke to him yesterday (June 16) and he sounded fabulous so I’m hoping he’s on the road to a full recovery,” Souness told talkSPORT. “He’s definitely back because he did nothing but take the mick out of me, so he’s definitely on his way back!

“I spoke to (Adam’s) son and Janet, his wife, and I called his phone, his phone number. I got on the train on Sunday and I was looking for my seat and my phone rang and I saw it was Big Al. I was thinking “Oh no, don’t answer that.”

“So I sat down and worked up the courage to call back and HE answered the phone. He’s been in a tough spot, but as he called yesterday, he’s back and I hope I’m right.”

In a statement confirming Hansen’s hospitalization on June 9, Liverpool FC said: “The club is currently in contact with Alan’s family to offer our support at this difficult time and our thoughts, wishes and hopes are with Alan and by the entire Hansen family.”

Hansen is revered as one of the best defenders in Anfield history, having won eight league titles, two FA Cups and three European Cups during his decorated 14 years with the Reds.