Football fans from Australia will miss Mark Bosnich’s expert insight during Thursday morning’s coverage of the Champions League after he sent a surprise update from his hospital bed.

Bosnich, 52, won the Premier League title with Manchester United in 2000 and is regarded as a footballing cult hero due to his colourful life on and off the pitch during his heyday. 

After hanging up his gloves in 2009, the former Socceroo has become a staple figure on Australian television, providing his knowledge on all things football for many years. 

Mark Bosnich will not be on Champions League coverage after being hospitalised

The Premier League champion with Man United provided the update on Wednesday

‘Will not be able to see you all tomorrow morning,but will be fine by Friday,’ he posted on X on Wednesday night. ‘But join us here in Oz from 6.35am(aedt).’

The message was accompanied by a selfie of Bosnich sat in a hospital bed, holding one thumb up with a broad grin. 

Bosnich’s update triggered an outpouring of get well soon messages, including from former boxing champion George Kambosos Jr.

‘Speedy recovery Bozza,’ he replied. 

Bosnich, who famously dated model Sophie Anderton during his playing days in England, married his long-term partner Sara Jones in a lavish wedding ceremony last year.

The Australian’s former United teammate Dwight Yorke was by his side as best man.

Bosnich and Jones, 35, have been together for 12 years, and have faced a long wait for their happy day, having got engaged in 2018. 

The pair have two children together, 10-year-old Allegra and five-year-old Cassius; who both took part in the bridal party.

A who’s who of Australian sport was on hand to watch the happy couple say ‘I do’, with over 150 people in attendance.

Bosnich’s Fox Sports colleagues like Cooper Cronk and wife Tara Rushton and Adam Peacock were spotted; while top political voice Graham Richardson and wife Amanda were also seen outside the church.

Fellow Aussie football legends Craig Foster and Mark Rudan were also present alongside Yorke.