Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish tests positive for COVID-19

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Kenny Dalglish, who won three European Cups with Liverpool as a player and later led them to three First Division titles as a manager, has tested positive for COVID-19, his family announced.

He's currently showing no symptoms of the virus but remains in hospital.

The 69-year-old was admitted Wednesday to treat an infection that required intravenous antibiotics.

"In keeping with current procedures, he was subsequently tested for COVID-19 despite having previously displayed no symptoms of the illness. Unexpectedly, the test result was positive but he remains asymptomatic," Dalglish's family said.

They added: "Prior to his admission to hospital, Sir Kenny had chosen to voluntarily self-isolate for longer than the advised period together with his family. He would urge everyone to follow the relevant government and expert guidance in the days and weeks ahead."

Dalglish, regarded as one of the finest players in Liverpool's esteemed history, has regularly attended matches at Anfield since he last took charge of the club. His second spell as manager lasted a little over a year from January 2011 to May 2012.

He also won Scottish titles with Celtic as a player and finished as runner-up for the Ballon d'Or in 1983.

After his successful tenure as Liverpool bench boss, Dalglish took the reins at Blackburn and won the Premier League in 1994-95.