Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova looks set to leave the Nou Camp, after suffering a recurrence of a tumour, according to reports in the Spanish press.

The azulgrana manager had an operation on the tumour last year, but the issue has returned, with Vilanova in need of further medical treatment, meaning he might have to step aside from his day-to-day role with the club.

The players' Christmas meal was cancelled after learning of the news, and it is expected that officials will make a statement later on Wednesday.

Tito Vilanova suffers recurrence of tumour...

I wish him a speedy recovery.

 

Looks like he is going to have to step down for now. Guardiola could possibly return as an interim manager.

I heard about this, I haven't heard any official confirmation that it will affect his job in any way although I'd understand if he did. Poor bloke, I hope it's nothing and that he gets to finish what looks like an extremely promising season for Barca.

Noises going around he's stepped down. Barca have apparently already offered the role to their 'number one candidate' and are waiting for a decision.

Imagine if they hired Di Matteo?

Get well soon Tito.

Telegraph now running the story.....

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/barcelona/9755433/Barcelona-coach-Tito-Vilanova-steps-down-from-Nou-Camp-role-following-relapse-of-tumor-on-saliva-glands.html

 

 

Very interested to see who gets the job. Pep to return and blow romans plans out of the water? RDM to go in as interim and try to win the champ league with a second team? Wow....imagine if that happened! I would love RDM to get the position.

As much as i hate his olympic diving squad, i hope he gets better.

As much as i hate his olympic diving squad, i hope he gets better.

I'll second that.

Sad news. Hope he gets better soon.

 

First Abidal and now Vilanova. They're not exactly lucky over there (apart from on the pitch of course).

 

I wonder who will take over and if it will just be temporary. As Plocky said, imagine if it's Robbie. I doubt it though.

Why couldn't Roman have waited before sacking Robbie? Maybe Rafa would have ended up at Barca then.

Why couldn't Roman have waited before sacking Robbie? Maybe Rafa would have ended up at Barca then.

 

The Barcelona board are not that stupid.

The Barcelona board are not that stupid.

 

Ah, I see you found the flaw in my plan.

very sad. Hope it gets dealt with swiftly.