Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that he feared he wouldn't speak again after suffering a brain haemorrhage.
Ferguson underwent emergency surgery after being rushed into Salford Royal Hospital with bleeding on the brain in May 2018.
The 79-year-old, who is widely revered as one of the greatest football managers in history, has now revealed that the prospect of potentially losing his voice and memory permanently was a "terrifying" source of distress for him throughout his recovery.
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He said during a Q&A session at the premiere of the "Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In'“ documentary on his life: "I lost my voice, just could not get a word out, and that was terrifying – absolutely terrifying.