Fiorentina legend Gabriel Batistuta admits he can no longer play football due to his injury problems during his career.

There were reports Batistuta could no longer stand because of his knee problems.

"There was a time when I was very ill. I could hardly walk," the Argentine told France Football.

"Now I feel better. However, I cannot play football because I cannot run anymore, but now I can walk pretty well."

The forward, who spent 12 years in Italy, was asked if the injections to treat his chronic knee problems was the reason for his current decline in condition.

"Yes, but I also did a lot, I always played. In a 70-game season, I played 65 times. And I always gave everything.

"I had difficulty accepting that I had to sit still when injured. If I could go back in time, maybe I'd be more careful about myself, but ultimately maybe not.

"I loved to score, to hear the crowd."