FORMER Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is out of intensive care following surgery on a brain haemorrhage, the club have announced.
The 76-year-old is to continue his rehabilitation in hospital in Salford, according to a statement.
The club said: “Sir Alex no longer needs intensive care and will continue rehabilitation as an inpatient.
“His family have been overwhelmed by the level of support and good wishes but continue to request privacy as this will be vital during this next stage of recovery.”
The news came hours after the club’s present manager Jose Mourinho said he expected his players to raise their game when they return to action for the first time since Ferguson’s surgery.
Mourinho was speaking ahead of Thursday’s Premier League match at West Ham, when he was asked about the former United manager, who won 38 trophies during his Old Trafford tenure.
“His family asked for privacy and that is what I am going to respect,” Mourinho said. “But (as a club) we are positive. We are very, very positive. We are confident.”
Asked if it would influence the mood of the players or United coaching staff going into Thursday night’s match at the London Stadium, Mourinho replied: “No, I can only think that if there is any relation, it is a positive relation.”
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