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Ian Rush recovering in hospital after being admitted to intensive care with flu

Ian Rush presents Mohamed Salah with the Premier League golden boot award in May 2025
Ian Rush works as a club ambassador for Liverpool FC, and presented Mohamed Salah with the Premier League golden boot award at the end of last season. Photograph: Liverpool FC/Getty Images

Ian Rush is recovering in hospital after the former Liverpool and Wales striker was admitted to intensive care with flu.

Rush was taken to the Countess of Chester hospital last week after suffering breathing difficulties and spent two days in intensive care. The 64-year-old, who is an ambassador for Liverpool FC, has responded to treatment but remains in hospital.

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