Former Liverpool centre-back Glenn Hysen has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The 66-year-old shared an insight into his diagnosis and living with the condition in an interview with Swedish publication Hant.
Hysen spent three years with Liverpool, joining in 1989 and leaving in 1992. During that time, he made 72 league appearances for the club, helping the Reds lift the First Division title in the 1989-90 season. Following that title, Liverpool faced a 30-year wait to lift the top league title again, until Jurgen Klopp led the team to break the Premier League duck in the 2019-20 campaign.
Diagnosis and medication
Hysen described his diagnosis as a mild variant of the condition. He said: "I take medication three-four times a day with tablets. It's not dangerous, but you have to treat it." He also explained the impact of the disease on his body and how it can be managed through medication.
While the revelation represents a significant setback, especially for his wife Camilla Lendot and his two sons Tobias Hysen and Anton Hysen, he is trying to maintain a positive outlook. Hysen added: "I'm not the kind of person who digs deep into things. I have no problem with it, it's not a big deal. I could probably work in a bar now and shake a drink. I won't get any worse either."
Career highlights
Hysen made a total of 93 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions, scoring three goals and providing four assists. Besides Liverpool, he also played in the top tier for PSV Eindhoven, Fiorentina, and his local team IFK Göteborg, where he lifted two UEFA Cups (now known as the Europa League). He also earned 69 caps for Sweden, scoring nine goals for his nation.
