The Italian striker symbolised Chelsea’s transformation in the 1990s, and his stunning solo goal in his sixth match for the club served notice of his talent to an English game still emerging from its earlier parochialism For students of foreign football, the names in Chelsea’s team for their game against West Ham United on 21 December 1996 rolled off the tongue. Dan Petrescu at right-back, Ruud Gullit and Roberto di Matteo in midfield, Gianfranco Zola up front, Frode Grodas …