Barcelona has confirmed manager Tito Vilanova has suffered a reoccurrence of parotid gland cancer and will undergo surgery Thursday.
Reports have been vague on what this means in the long-term for the club, but Vilanova will stay in hospital for three to four days and will have to undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatment that potentially could force him to relinquish his position on the bench for the foreseeable future.
Speculation is running rampant, but the club stated they will hold a press conference at some point on Wednesday to give an official response to the bad news.
Barcelona are top of the table in Spain, 13 points clear of rivals Real Madrid and have excelled tremendously under Vilanova. But, football must take a backseat, and the managers overall health is the top priority.
Let's all hope for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery for Tito.
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