Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner is shocked by the death of former Birmingham City teammate Christian Benitez.
Gardner tweeted:
Can't believe Christian Benitez aka chucho has died had the pleasure to play with him he was a top bloke. My thoughts go out to his family — Craig Gardner (@CraigGards8) July 29, 2013
Rip chucho pic.twitter.com/QFaIVgpMJE — Craig Gardner (@CraigGards8) July 29, 2013