Sky Sports presenter and girlfriend of English manager reveals she’s battling brain infection after fighting cancer

SKY Sports presenter Emma Saunders bravely reveals she was struck down with a brain infection after fighting cancer.

Saunders was treated for thyroid cancer at the start of the 2024-2025 season.

Emma Saunders is a regular face on Sky Sports

But the talented presenter has given her fans an update on her health

Saunders is dating English football manager Will Still

Saunders began dating English football manager Will Still, 32, last year and went public with their relationship during Euro 2024.

The talented football journalist is recovering from a brain infection called Encephalitis.

The life-long Watford fan has opened up on her health progress and thanked boyfriend Still for his support on Instagram.

Saunders posted a picture from her hospital bed, while holding a mini giraffe stuffed animal.

She captioned her heartwarming post with: “Hi folks , unfortunately life took a bit of an unexpected turn a couple of weeks ago.

“I’m now off work while I recover from Encephalitis – an infection of the brain.

“I hope it wont be long until I’m back to see out the end of 2024/25 – especially after missing part of the start of the season before this when I was treated for Thyroid cancer.”

“So, as I spend time now recovering and rebuilding – I just wanted to thank my family & friends for their rock solid support, my colleagues at Sky for their patience allowing me the time to heal, and our wonderful NHS for their extraordinary kindness and care.

“And of course you @wrstill just for being you & being there for me .”

Still made a name for himself as the youngest manager in Europe‘s top five leagues.

He was just 30 when he took over at Reims – even before getting his Uefa Pro Licence, costing the club £22,000 per match.

Still guided the club to ninth in Ligue 1 last season before announcing his exit to take over at RC Lens in May 2024.

He was born in Belgium to English parents and began his managerial career aged 24.

The English gaffer admitted that his love of coaching was born through playing Football Manager.

Meanwhile, Saunders’ Sky Sports colleagues flooded her post with well-wishes.

Soccer Saturday presenter Simon Thomas wrote: “So sorry to hear you’ve gone through this Emma.

“You’re missed! Look after yourself and hope you’re feeling much better soon.”

While England star Kyle Walker replied: “Sending you love.”

Premier League presenter Olivia Buzaglo added: “Sending you all the love in the world .”

The couple posed together in Frankfurt at Euro 2024