- Alan Brazil, the former Ipswich and Scotland striker and TalkSport host, has revealed he is "lucky to be alive" after undergoing a life-saving liver transplant .
- The 66-year-old confirmed he is "on the mend" and "alive and kicking" after returning to his radio show on Thursday morning, stating he is gradually improving.
- Brazil disclosed that his heart stopped during the operation at Addenbrooke's Hospital but fortunately restarted on its own.
- The procedure took place just hours after he finished presenting his breakfast show, highlighting the urgency of his condition.
- Brazil, who scored 76 goals for Ipswich and made 13 appearances for Scotland, expressed profound gratitude to the medical team for saving his life.
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Alan Brazil ‘lucky to be alive’ after heart stopped during operation
