Liverpool legend Alan Hansen will present his former club with the Premier League trophy this weekend.
Van Dijk will lift his second league title with the club - and his first as captain - following their final home match of the season against Crystal Palace. Arne Slot’s side sealed the title weeks ago and, despite a recent dip in form, still hold a commanding 12-point lead over Arsenal.
For Alan Hansen, the moment will carry extra weight. The 69-year-old former Liverpool captain has recovered from a serious health scare that saw him hospitalised last year. He spent two weeks in hospital in June before returning home to continue his recovery. In March, he accepted his MBE from Prince William.
A true club icon, Hansen made 620 appearances for Liverpool between 1977 and 1991, winning eight league titles, three European Cups, two FA Cups, and three league cups.
Fans and football figures alike rallied around the Scot during his illness. Gary Lineker called his recovery “the best news ever,” while Glenn Hoddle added: “Take it easy big man.”
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