Liverpool legend Terry McDermott has confirmed he has been diagnosed with dementia.
The 69-year-old, who made 329 appearances and scored 81 goals for the Reds between 1974 and 1982, has announced he is in the early stages of Lewy Body dementia following hospital tests.
McDermott said: āIāve got to get on with it and I will. Itās the way Iāve been brought up. Nothing has come to me easily. Iām not frightened of taking it on and also, as weāve seen, there are a lot of former players in a worse state than me.
āBattling is second nature. The worst thing was, until my condition was diagnosed you donāt know whatās going on. The number of ex-players being diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimerās is frightening.ā
McDermott is considered one of the greatest midfielders in the clubās history.
He was signed by the legendary Bob Paisley from Newcastle United in November 1974 and went on to lift four league titles, three European Cups, a UEFA Cup and two League Cups for Liverpool.
McDermott was also the recipient of the PFA Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year awards in 1980.
He was present at Anfield on Saturday for the Redsā Premier League fixture with Burnley and is keen to maintain his attendance at JĆ¼rgen Kloppās sideās matches.
āIāve been looking forward to going down to Anfield and seeing the lads, people I have known for years and having a good craic with them,ā he said. āThankfully there are games coming up regularly now which I can go to.ā
Everybody at Liverpool Football Club sends their love and best wishes to Terry and his family and the club will offer any and all support.
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Sad news
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