Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital from Old Trafford after feeling unwell before Manchester United's Premier League match against Liverpool on Sunday. The 84-year-old former manager's move was believed to be precautionary, and sources told the Guardian he is out of harm's way.
Interim manager Michael Carrick, asked about Ferguson's health after United's 3-2 win, said: 'I haven't got any updates. I did hear about it before the game so I was aware about that. All I can say is I was affected, we wish him all the best, hope he is in good shape, and hopefully the result gives him a good boost.'
Ferguson, a regular at United's home games, was pictured at the stadium before being taken to hospital. Dr Aseem Malhotra, a consultant cardiologist, posted a picture on X with Ferguson, calling it 'a privilege, honour and dream come true' to spend time with him. United supporters chanted Ferguson's name late in the first half.
Ferguson suffered a life-threatening brain haemorrhage in 2018. He later said: 'If I go tomorrow I'll be grateful for the three years extra I had.' He won 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies during his 26-and-a-half-year tenure at United.
United declined to comment when contacted by the Guardian on Sunday afternoon.
