Tributes have been pouring in for Gianluca Vialli after news of his death hit the internet earlier today, January 6, 2023. The Chelsea legend gave up the ghost at the age of 58, five years after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Jurgen Klopp, in his press conference ahead of Liverpool’s FA Cup third round clash with Wolves this Saturday (January 7), addressed the subject and paid homage to the former Premier League star.
He said (as quoted by Liverpool Echo):
Gianluca Vialli started his professional football career at Italian club Cremonese, where he played between 1980 and 1984 before joining Sampdoria. He spent eight years with the Serie A side before leaving for Juventus in July 1992.
After four successful years in Turin, the former centre-forward decided to switch to the Premier League, where he joined Chelsea as a free agent in July 1996. He went on to make 87 appearances for the Blues across all competitions, recording 40 goals and two assists to his name.
Liverpool legend Graeme Souness pays homage to Gianluca Vialli
Shortly after hearing the news of Vialli’s demise, former Reds midfielder Graeme Souness paid homage to the Italian, with whom he spent some time during his days at Sampdoria. The Liverpool legend said on Sky Sports News:
Souness further said:
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