At the age of 73 famous French football coach Gerard Houllier passed away.
L’Equipe has reported that three weeks ago he underwent aortic surgery in Paris, France. Then Houllier was discharged home later.
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He believed that he could recover. “It’s hard for me, but everything will be fine with me,” said Houllier shortly before being discharged.
Houllier is considered as an innovative trainer who has come a long way. He never played football as a professional footballer, started his working life as a teacher, but was able to become a successful coach.
During his career as a coach he worked in Lens, PSG and Olympique de Marseille in France and in Liverpool and Aston Villa in England. He also played a major role as a part of the coaching staff of the French National Team.