Thommo sends message to Gary Mac

"It’s a difficult time for Gary and he knows all our thoughts are with him and his family," said the Liverpool assistant manager. "All the lads and staff here are thinking about him."

"Gary is a tremendous character and I can honestly say he is one of the finest professionals I have known throughout my career in football.

"I know because of the way he is he will deal with the situation in the best way possible."