Schillaci was previously admitted to hospital for treatment, and the hospital said his condition has improved.

Former Italian international and 1990 World Cup Golden Boot winner Salvatore Schillaci is in hospital for a serious illness and is now improving.

Schillaci was taken to hospital on Monday and according to several Italian media reports, his condition is extremely serious. It is speculated that the reason for his admission is a recurrence of the cancer he has been treated for in recent years.

The hospital where Schillaci is currently staying has issued an update to the media and confirmed that Schillaci has been receiving treatment to stabilize his heartbeat. The hospital claims that Schillaci's oxygen consumption has been reduced and noted that he is "conscious, in a significantly improved state and is now resting quietly".