I thought I was going to die after collapse – Rush

After sustaining “superflu,” the 64-year-old was taken to the Countess of Chester hospital on December 11 and spent 48 hours in intensive care.

“I did believe this could be it because I thought the worst.” The Reds’ record goalscorer admitted to BBC Sport, “I couldn’t breathe.”

Rush’s partner, Carol, called for an ambulance as his breathing problems deteriorated in the early morning.

However, Rush made a decision to remain at home as the situation improved after the paramedics arrived. However, Rush collapsed just as they were leaving, and a second ambulance was called in as a result.

It was a terrifying experience, they said. Because I couldn’t breathe and had a panic attack, I thought it was the end. Carol was fantastic. She assisted me in breathing, which made it easier for me to wait for the ambulance to arrive, Rush said.

After five days, Rush was discharged, but he later admitted to beginning preparations for his eventual demise. He has started breathing exercises three times a day since then.

Rush, who was speaking at the World Sports Summit in Dubai, continued, “It’s given me a big kick.

There will be a few changes in 2026 because there are a few things I need to do to ensure that everyone else’s is protected if something happens to me.

The doctors told me that the sun will do you a world of good, and I’m allowed to fly, so I’m here, according to Rush, an ambassador for Liverpool. The performance of Liverpool Football Club is excellent. I’ve been told to take as much time off as I need. You become aware that it is a large, family-friendly club at that time.

People from all over the footballing world have been texting Rush since the health scare.

He met former Juventus and Italy forward Alessandro del Piero and Roberto Baggio on Sunday and had an evening with the likes of Ronaldo, a legend from Brazil, and Roberto Baggio.

“Seeing Baggio, who lived in the same house that I was in when I was at Juventus, and that goes a long way,” said Rush.

And it gives me the motivation to keep going. What I can say about winning a World Cup is that some of these legends have done it, and I know I haven’t, and that I’m still in good form. That inspires pride in me.