Former Leicester head coach Craig Shakespeare has revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer and he is currently receiving treatment. The 59-year-old was assistant to Claudio Ranieri when the pair sensationally won the Premier League together in 2016 and he later took over from the Italian, while most recently returning to the Foxes to help Dean Smith before their relegation.
In a club statement, Leicester said: “Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has revealed that he has recently been diagnosed with cancer and is currently receiving treatment.
“Craig is very grateful for the kind well-wishes he has been receiving and for the privacy that he and his family have been shown during this challenging time.”
Leicester chief executive Susan Whelan said: “Everyone at the Club sends their strength and support to Craig, his wife Karen and their children Elle and Jed. They will all be in our thoughts and prayers as Craig progresses with his treatment, surrounded by the love befitting his place in the hearts of the Leicester City family and the wider game.”
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