Football legend Paul Canoville has beaten Covid-19 twice and almost died after six weeks in intensive care. Now he’s finally out of hospital and urging everyone – especially those in the Black community - to have their covid vaccine although he understands why some are undecided on taking it.
Canoville almost died on the operating table after three emergency ops to try and cure a critical bowel blockage. Now as he faces a lengthy road to recovery he has revealed he has taken a special course to help people suffering from stress because of coronavirus.
Canoville was Chelsea's first ever black player – making his debut 39 years this week – and inspired a generation of players including Rio Ferdinand, Didier Drogba and Michael Essien.
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