Vialli refutes judge’s claims over Juve player-doping

FORMER Chelsea manager Gianluca Vialli has denied claims he was a willing recipient of the performance- enhancing drugs administered by former Juventus doctor Riccardo Agricola.

Agricola was handed a suspended 22-month jail sentence by judge Giuseppe Casalbore, who, while absolving the club of blame, questioned the testimonies of players, including former Italy striker Vialli.

Agricola was found guilty of giving the Juve players substances, including EPO, between 1994-98, during which the Turin giants won three Serie A titles, a Coppa Italia, the Champions League and the European Super Cup.