Sir Kenny Dalglish has tested positive for coronavirus but "remains asymptomatic", his family have said in a statement.

The 69-year-old, who led Rovers to the Premier League in 1994/95, was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for a "treatment of an infection which required intravenous antibiotics".

In a statement released by Liverpool on Friday night it read: "In keeping with current procedures, he was subsequently tested for COVID-19 despite having previously displayed no symptoms of the illness. Unexpectedly, the test result was positive but he remains asymptomatic.

"Prior to his admission to hospital, Sir Kenny had chosen to voluntarily self isolate for longer than the advised period together with his family.

"He would urge everyone to follow the relevant government and expert guidance in the days and weeks ahead."

Dalglish was back at Ewood Park last month where along with Ray Harford and Tony Parkes, the Rovers management team who guided them to the Premier League 25 years ago, were inducted in the club's Hall of Fame.