Diagnosis and symptoms
Former Liverpool centre-back Glenn Hysen has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Hysen, 66, played at Anfield between 1989 and 1992, making 72 appearances and winning the First Division title in 1990. The Swede, also a legend at Goteborg, confirmed in an interview with Hant that he has a mild form of the disease.
Hysen said he takes medication 3-4 times a day. "It's not dangerous, but you have to treat it," he explained. He remains in good spirits, adding: "I have no problem with it, it's not a big deal. I could probably work in a bar now and shake a drink." His symptoms flare up when nervous, particularly in crowded areas. "There are certain situations where you get a little nervous. If there are a lot of people around, I shake a little, but otherwise it's calm," he said.
Liverpool career and near move to Manchester United
Hysen's decorated career included spells at Goteborg, PSV Eindhoven, Fiorentina, and Liverpool. He almost joined Manchester United instead of Liverpool. United invited him to Old Trafford, and manager Sir Alex Ferguson and chairman Martin Edwards flew to Italy to finalise a £300,000 transfer, but Hysen's agent informed them he had signed for Liverpool.
Hysen made his Liverpool debut in the 1989 Charity Shield, partnering Alan Hansen to help the club win the First Division title. He left Liverpool under Graeme Souness on a free transfer to GAIS, retiring in 1994.
