Alan Brazil has shared some positive news about his recovery, revealing he’s hoping to be back on talkSPORT Breakfast by the end of July or August.
The 67-year-old presenter appeared on Hawksbee & Jacobs on Monday to give listeners an update following his life-saving surgery.
Speaking from Suffolk, Brazil sounded in good spirits, saying: “I’m very good!”
He admitted he’s been taking it easy during his time off, enjoying the beautiful weather and doing “the odd little walk out.”
Alan Brazil, the 66-year-old talkSPORT presenter and former Scottish football star, has revealed he is recuperating following what he described as a “life-saving” operation | TALKSPORT
“I’m getting there, I’m getting better,” the former Scotland forward explained, adding that he feels “very lucky” and “very happy.”
Brazil’s appearance on the show comes after he previously revealed that his heart stopped during the transplant operation, leaving him feeling “lucky to be alive.”
The former footballer has been off air for several weeks while he recovers from the procedure.
And it turns out his time away from the microphone has been rather enjoyable.
“It’s a great time if you’re not working, to be watching sport on telly, it’s brilliant!” he said.
Alan Brazil pictured playing for Scotland during his playing days | GETTY
With the US Open golf recently wrapped up, football on the box, and Wimbledon plus the British Grand Prix on the horizon, Brazil certainly isn’t short of entertainment during his recuperation.
Despite his positive outlook, Brazil revealed there are still some medical concerns being looked into.
He’s currently being treated at Cambridge, where doctors are investigating a recurring fluid issue.
“There’s one or two little issues I’ve got still,” he explained. “They’re working on it, trying to find out what it is, it’s basically fluid which keeps coming back.”
Brazil was quick to rule out one potential cause, confirming: “It’s not me drinking because that’s gone.”
The presenter had nothing but praise for the NHS staff caring for him, describing Cambridge as “a wonderful place” while acknowledging the challenges they face being “overworked, understaffed, underfunded.”
Seeing it first-hand, Brazil said the work NHS staff do is “frightening” in terms of how impressive it is, adding: “I’m in good hands.”
Alan Brazil has long been a popular figure on talkSPORT | YOUTUBE
One lingering side effect from his operation has been difficulty sleeping, though the presenter has found a silver lining.
“After the operation I had, I’m struggling to sleep,” he admitted, joking that watching Scotland play has been “perfect” for his late nights.
“Normally I’d be saying, ‘I can’t wait until 1am,’ and now I can’t wait for it!”
Looking ahead, Brazil promised listeners: “I will be back soon to pester you two,” referring to Hawksbee and Jacobs.
