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Leeds United star Chris Kamara explains heartbreaking reason behind 'slurred' speech on Soccer Saturday

Broadcaster and former Leeds United ace Chris Kamara has revealed he has been suffering from apraxia of speech, after a number of Soccer Saturday viewers voiced concern for his health.

Former midfielder Kamara - affectionately known as 'Kammy' - was covering the League One match between Rotherham United and Shrewsbury Town on Saturday afternoon when viewers noticed that he his speech was "slurred". After receiving multiple messages of concern, the pundit explained his situation and pledged to "beat" the speech disorder, The Mirror reports.

"Is Chris Kamara unwell?? Very slurred speech on Sky Sports," one viewer tweeted. "Take care @chris_kammy hope your ok [sic], not your usual self," was the message from another, while plenty reached out to the 64-year-old to show their support.

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