Ex-Chelsea star Dan Petrescu has sparked concern for his well-being – after losing five stone due to a mystery illness.
The former Romania international won the Cup Winners’ Cup, two FA Cups and a League Cup in five years with the Blues.
Petrescu, 57, also played for Sheffield Wednesday, Bradford, and Southampton.
He quit as coach of home-country club CFR Cluj in August, and has since kept a low profile.
The former defender’s three daughters have returned to Romania from abroad to be by his side.
Petrescu has reportedly become unrecognisable after shedding 30 kilograms in weight.
Former Cluj president Cristian Balaj said: “Dan is taking steps towards recovery, and his condition is evolving towards the better.
“His daughters have come to the country, and were by his side.
“He is in Cluj, having treatment, and it is for the best. I have gone for walks with him and taken him for treatment.
“At one point he was being treated with Chinese medicine.
“It is important that he has taken these steps.”
Bucharest-born Petrescu left his fourth spell in charge of Cluj after a 7-2 Conference League loss to Swedes Hacken in August.
He previously led them to five league titles, and has managed other clubs in Romania, Poland, Russia, China and the Middle East.
Petrescu ended his Chelsea stay in 2000. He made 207 Blues appearances, scoring 24 goals.
