Chelsea hero Gianluca Vialli has revealed that he has recovered from pancreatic cancer after undergoing a gruelling 17 months of chemotherapy.
Vialli - who joined the Blues in 1996 and became player-manager two years later - has told of his relief to have been given the all clear after tests did not detect any further sign of the illness.
In an interview with Italian outlet La Repubblica Vialli, who also managed Watford for one season, said he felt lucky compared to those who are currently being affected by the coronavirus crisis. "I am fine," Vialli said. "In December I finished 17 months of chemotherapy, one cycle of eight months and another of nine.
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