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Warnock reveals he hid seizures from Liverpool as a youth player

Golazo Newsroom · Monday, 2 November 2026 at 01:34

Warnock reveals he hid seizures from Liverpool as a youth player
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  • Former Premier League defender Stephen Warnock suffered from seizures as a youngster.
  • The player kept his medical condition secret from Liverpool staff.
  • Warnock feared the club would release him if they knew about the episodes.

Stephen Warnock has disclosed that he hid a history of seizures from Liverpool during his time as a young player at the club. The former Premier League footballer explained that he experienced these medical episodes while coming through the ranks but chose not to inform the coaching or medical staff.

According to a report by BBC Sport, Warnock's decision to keep the seizures secret was driven by fear regarding his future. He stated that he was concerned the club would release him from the academy if they became aware of his health issues. Consequently, he maintained silence about the condition to protect his professional career.

Data source: BBC Sport, Foto: Mr. Phillip Chambers / CC BY-SA 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Monday, 2 November 2026 at 01:34

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