The 46-year-old took seriously ill last November and required an operation before an extended period of rehabilitation and treatment.
Last week, Matteo – who played 155 games for the Reds in the 1990s – shared the brilliant news that he has now been given the all-clear.
Reflecting on his experience in the past six months on LFCTV’s Legends in Lockdown show, Matteo outlined his gratitude to those around him.
“Everything my wife has done for me, and family and friends, over the past few months – and everyone else – it has just been incredible,” he said.