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'Physically I feel good, I've got my muscles back... but I am still very scared': Chelsea legend Gianluca Vialli admits he still feels 'fragile' after twice beating pancreatic cancer having endured almost two years of treatment

Chelsea legend Gianluca Vialli has admitted he remains 'fragile' after twice beating pancreatic cancer and that he still feel 'scared' whenever he suffers any ailment.

The former Italy striker, 55, received the all-clear from doctors back in March after going through the best part of two years of intensive treatment, including radiotherapy and chemotherapy, that saw him lose two-and-a-half stone in weight.

Vialli's immune system has even recovered to such an extent he is at no additional risk from coronavirus and though he is a natural optimist, there remains apprehension.

Gianluca Vialli has twice overcome pancreatic cancer and admits to still feeling 'fragile'
Chelsea supporters show their support for their former striker and manager in October

He told The Times: 'You never know until it's been a few years with no problems.