Former "Juventus" player faces death - becomes an alcoholic © JumpStory

Former Turin "Juventus" player Fabian O'Neil is losing the battle against addiction to alcoholic beverages. Uruguayan player's daughter Martina mentioned the poor situation to "La Gazzetta dello Sport" publication. It is said that the 46-year-old man in critical condition was taken to a hospital in Montevideo. Doctors claim that F. O'Neill has a chance to recover and be discharged from the medical facility, but he must completely give up alcohol. According to Martina, the situation is very serious: "He needs a liver transplant, but if he continues to abuse alcohol, nothing will help." The media reported that several former players and colleagues have already drawn attention to the critical situation, including the famous Zinedine Zidane, who will cover all the expenses of the rehabilitation program. F. O'Neill belonged to the "Juventus" team from 2000 to 2002.