Sir Alex Ferguson the Former Manchester United manager is in a critical condition in the hospital after surgery on brain haemorrhage
Ferguson underwent surgery on Saturday night.
The club released a statement confirming Ferguson was rushed to the hospital with a brain haemorrhage and that his procedure went “very well” but he is in intensive care as part of his recovery.
“Sir Alex Ferguson has undergone emergency surgery today for a brain haemorrhage,” the statement read.
”The procedure has gone very well but he needs a period of intensive care to optimise his recovery.
His son Darren asks for privacy, and will provide an update through the club during the week.”
Ferguson is Manchester United’s longest-serving manager, bringing to an end his 26-year reign at Old Trafford in 2013 having won 13 Premier League titles, two European Cups and five FA Cups.
The 76-year-old was at Old Trafford last weekend to present outgoing Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger with a commemorative trophy after stepping down from the north London club.