Tito Villanova suffering from the disease

Tito Villanova suffering from the disease

Posted Barcelona official report on the state of disease and coach Tito Vilanova, who tomorrow will undergo surgery Thursday to eradicate tumor in the parotid gland and then undergoing chemotherapy.

Barcelona said in an official statement: "I have found out that Villanova suffering from a tumor in the parotid gland and it requires treatment by undergoing surgery on Thursday."

The statement continued, saying: "It is expected to remain Villanova in the hospital for (3) or 4 days and then will be subject to treatment by chemotherapy and radiation therapy, which will continue around (6) weeks, during this time, according to its development may be able to reconcile his treatment and his career" .

This will be held Barcelona president Sandro Rosell at (22:45) GMT at a press conference on the air next to the sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta to talk about the future of the team in the absence of coach Tito Vilanova.