Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler reveals he has undergone surgery to remove skin cancer from his face

Robbie Fowler has revealed that he has had an operation to remove skin cancer on his face in a post on social media.

The Liverpool legend, 50, shared before and after photos online as he took to social media to urge people to get checked out.

The pre-operation photographs showed Fowler with a lump above his left eyebrow, which he revealed was a basal cell carcinoma.

Updating fans on his condition, the former England star said: ‘Before and after… been a few people lately saying the same things, any blemishes/spots look that unusual, get those babies checked.

‘Basal cell carcinoma, got it early , so all looks good thankfully. Just need to get a club now.’

His followers quickly reacted to the post, which has chalked up over 12,000 likes on Instagram, with kind messages of support.

Robbie Fowler has revealed that he has had an operation to remove skin cancer on his face

 
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The former England forward revealed he had been diagnosed with a basal cell carcinoma

Among them, former Liverpool players Fabio Aurelio, Luis Garcia and Mark Gonzalez posted, as well as British tennis star Neal Skupski.

Former goalkeeping coach John Achterberg also said: ‘Good all is ok mate’.

A basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer, usually appears as small, slow-growing or scaly bump that can damage surrounding skin if not treated.

Fowler, one of the most prolific Premier League strikers of his generation, made over 250 appearances for Liverpool across two separate spells at the club.

Starting his career at the Merseyside club, despite growing up an Everton fan, Fowler spent eight years at Anfield between 1993 and 2001, chalking up 120 goals.

During that time, he was named PFA Young Player of the Year in both 1995 and 1996 – and is still one of only three players to have won the award in successive seasons, along with Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney.

Fowler then enjoyed spells at Leeds and Manchester City before returning to the Reds for one season in 2006-07.

Despite his glittering goal record in the Premier League, he only made 26 caps for England, scoring seven goals.

 
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Fowler made over 250 appearances for Liverpool across two separate spells at the club

 
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Since his retirement, the ex-forward has taken to punditry and regularly appears on TNT Sport

The striker also represented Cardiff, Blackburn, North Queensland Fury, Perth Glory and Muangthong United before hanging up his boots in 2012.

Since his retirement, Fowler has taken to punditry – regularly appearing as part of TNT Sport’s Premier League and Champions League coverage.