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Published 17:02 7 May 2018 BST
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"Now is the time to pray and hope he can make a full recovery," Giggs, now the Welsh national team manager, told BBC Wales.
"He has been the biggest influence in my career, both on and off the pitch.
"I know the operation has been a success - but he is a fighter and that is what makes me think that he will be able to make a recovery."
Giggs is one of a number of Ferguson's former players to have paid tribute to the Scot in recent days. Cristiano Ronaldo, who has regularly spoken of his gratitude to the 76-year-old, posted a message to his social media channels on Sunday.
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