Sir Alex Ferguson rushed to hospital – latest, health problems and what happens now

Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital following a health scare after he fell unwell at Old Trafford before Manchester United’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Liverpool

Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford before Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over Liverpool on Sunday.

The legendary Red Devils boss was in attendance at The Theatre of Dreams and was set to watch Michael Carrick’s side look to confirm their return to the Champions League against their fiercest rivals – which they did thanks to Kobbie Mainoo’s late winner.

However, Ferguson, who won 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, four League Cups and two Champions League titles during his 26 years as manager, was taken to hospital in an ambulance for precautionary measures after feeling poorly.

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Here, the Daily Star Sport looks at all we know about Ferguson’s health scare and the latest updates regarding the Scot’s condition.

What happened?

Ferguson was at Old Trafford for United’s Premier League clash against Liverpool on Sunday. The iconic manager met fans inside the stadium and had a picture with consultant cardiologist Dr Assem Malhotra.

It’s understood Ferguson was initially examined by on-site medical staff in the tunnel area of the venue, where he first began feeling poorly. As a precautionary step, he was rushed from the stadium and taken to hospital.

The latest

It’s now understood Ferguson is in good spirits and is feeling considerably better. Club officials are hopeful that he will be able to return home soon to continue his recovery.

When questioned by the Press Association about how Ferguson was doing after becoming unwell at Old Trafford, a source close to the iconic Scotsman said he was “Okay.”

Previous health problems

It’s not the first health scare that Ferguson has suffered after he was hospitalised with a brain haemorrhage in 2018. He recovered after undergoing successful surgery. It’s reported the two incidents are not related.

Ferguson opened up about the scare in the 2021 film: ‘Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In’, he said: “There were five brain haemorrhages that day. Three died. Two survived. You know you are lucky.”

Three years ago, Ferguson lost his wife of 57 years, Lady Cathy, who passed away at the age of 84. His brother Martin, 82, has been diagnosed with dementia.

What people have said

United manager Carrick admitted the news of Ferguson’s trip to hospital left him ‘very affected’.

In his post-match press conference, he said: “I don’t know the latest as we stand now. I did hear about it before the game. All I can say is I was very affected by it and we just hope he’s alright.

“I just don’t know the latest but we hope for him to be in good shape and we wish him all the best and we’re certainly thinking of him. And hopefully the result, when he hears about it, gives him a good boost.”