Former Liverpool player and manager Kenny Dalglish takes the applause of the supporters in Liverpool, England on Oct 14, 2017. (PHOTO / AFP)

LONDON — Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has tested positive for COVID-19 but is showing no symptoms, his family announced on Friday.

The Dalglish family released a statement saying the 69-year-old was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for treatment of an infection and received a routine test for COVID-19.

Hunter, 76, was a member of the England squad which won the 1966 FIFA World Cup

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"Unexpectedly, the test result was positive but he remains asymptomatic," reads the statement. "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 looks forward to being home soon. We will provide further updates as and when it is appropriate."

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Earlier on Friday, Championship side Leeds United confirmed their former player Norman Hunter is being treated in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19.

Hunter, 76, was a member of the England squad which won the 1966 FIFA World Cup.