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Gerard Houllier. (Fake images)
Gerard houllier, the French coach who won the UEFA Cup, FA Cup and League Cup with Liverpool, has died at the age of 73.
Two of the French clubs Houllier led, Paris Saint-Germain and Lens, confirmed that he had died.
Houllier, who managed Liverpool from 1998 to 2004, died overnight from Sunday to Monday after undergoing heart surgery. His career was ruined by health problems and he had to take a break from his time in Liverpool to recover from heart problems.
He was also in charge of the French national team from 1992 to 1993, overseeing their failure to qualify for the 1994 finals in the United States.
The cerebral Houllier played an important role in shaping Liverpool after the club that had consistently won the league title during the 1980s lost its way.
“Everyone’s thoughts at Liverpool Football Club are with Gerard’s family and many friends,” the reigning Premier League champions said in a statement. “Rest in peace, Gerard Houllier 1947-2020”.
Houllier recovered from a life-saving heart operation during the 2001/02 campaign to return to the bench.
He left the following year after overseeing 307 games and successfully reestablishing the club as a modern force.
Houllier also launched the career of one of the club’s best players, Steven Gerrard.
We are in mourning for the passing of our coach, Gerard Houllier, who won the treble.
Everyone’s thoughts at Liverpool Football Club are with Gerard’s family and many friends.
Rest in peace, Gerard Houllier 1947-2020. pic.twitter.com/isHGXIfe5E
– Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 14, 2020
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