Speaking about his condition, Ruth Babbel said: "His progress is slow, his knees are shaking and his legs are weak. He can only walk slowly, like an 80-year-old."

Kop Talk has organised a collection of get well soon cards/post-cards/letters from Liverpool fans all over the world. We would ask you to join us and send your words of support to:

Markus Babbel GWSM
Kop Talk
PO Box 145
Scarborough
YO12 7XU
ENGLAND
UK