Open menuOneFootball's home pageMatchesTeamsCompetitionsSearchSettingsSign InSign InJoinJohn Toshack continues to make a comeback from a nearly fatal bout of COVID and his son gives an update on his health | OneFootballIn partnership withEmpire of the Kop·20 August 2022John Toshack continues to make a comeback from a nearly fatal bout of COVID and his son gives an update on his healthGo to the comments sectionAdd to your bookmarksShare this articleJohn Toshack spent nine days in intensive care back in February, as he battled a nearly fatal bout of COVID and there has now been some more news on his return to full health.Speaking with , Cameron Toshack, Leeds United’s assistant head coach and son of our former forward, said “He is on good form and he is making a recovery, which I am pleased to share with you.OneFootball Videos“I speak to him regularly now. The most pleasing thing is he is on the mend and his health is a lot better.“I spoke to him yesterday and he gave me a tutorial about playing against a back three, particularly with the likes of [Thiago] Silva, [Kalidou] Koulibaly and [Cesar] Azpilicueta, which made me smile”.It’s great to hear that the Welshman is now feeling better and will hopefully be enjoying life again in Barcelona with his wife.The 73-year-old had a lot of people worried when he was admitted to hospital with the illness but has now thankfully neared a full recovery and is enjoying himself again.VOTE for Empire of the Kop as Best Club Content Creator (Premier League) here: OR on with: I am voting for @Empireofthekop in @The_FCAs for #BestClubContentCreator (Premier League)It’s interesting to see that the coaching bug has caught on in the family and that his son is now plying his trade in the Premier League, following in the footsteps of his father who has managed major clubs all around the world.Let’s hope his good health continues in the coming weeks and months, as the man who has managed Real Madrid will be likely watching as we face Manchester United in the hunt for our first three points of the campaign – let’s hope Jurgen Klopp can keep a smile on his face too.View publisher imprintShare this articleRelated NewsHave Liverpool just given themselves a £40m problem?Anfield WatchLiverpool Are Eyeing A Move For This Barcelona Defender: What Will He Bring To Anfield?The 4th OfficialArne Slot Sent Public Message to Marc Guehi after £35m Liverpool Deal CollapsedAnfield IndexIbrahima Konate confirms next move as contract DEADLINE approachesAnfield WatchAlexis Mac Allister drops positive Instagram hint for Atletico clash after injury scare on SundayEmpire of the KopSee More NewsMentioned in this articleLiverpool FCMORE STORIESSee More StoriesReal Madrid given best case scenario regarding injury of star manReal Madrid were given a major boost ahead of their first Champions League game of the season against Olympique Marseille on Tuesday night. The French giants will travel to the...Football Espana·4 hours agoAdd to your bookmarksWhat We Learned: LAFC's dynamic duo, Vancouver make Shield chargeBy Joseph LoweryBetween a record number of goals, an ever-tightening Supporters’ Shield race and some late winners, this past weekend’s slate had it all.Let's explore some of the most interesting...Major League Soccer·8 hours agoAdd to your bookmarksTudor claims Inter are ‘stronger’ than Napoli in 2025-26 Scudetto raceIgor Tudor claims that Inter are among the strongest sides in Serie A, and have a squad that is even better than that of Antonio Conte and Napoli following the...Football Italia·8 hours agoAdd to your bookmarksWatch on OneFootballAllFreePaidMove forwardIn partnership withOneFootball is proud to partner with Yahoo! Sports to deliver quality football content to fans in USA and Canada.Follow OneFootballOneFootball's home pageQuick linksAbout UsPartner With UsLegalMore OneFootball© 2025 OneFootball, What Illness Does John Benjamin Toshack Real Madrid Have? After problems with Covid, John Toshack, a Liverpool legend and former Wales manager, is in urgent care. His situation has deteriorated in recent hours after doctors determined he was suffering from severe pneumonia, as per mirror.co.uk., John Toshack was born on 22 March 1949 in Cardiff, Wales, and grew up on Northumberland Street in the Canton area of the city. [5] His father George was from Dunfermline in Scotland and worked as a carpenter. [6] He moved to Wales while serving in the RAF, being stationed at MOD St Athan, and met Toshack's mother Joan, whom he later married. [5][6] As a child, Toshack attended Radnor Road .