Tito Vilanova recovering after successful surgery

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Barça’s assistant manager was successfully operated on this Tuesday at the Hospital de la Vall d’Hebron for a problem with his parotid gland

Vilanova, who did not travel to Milan this Tuesday, will be out of action for between three and four weeks

Vilanova, during a training session / PHOTO: ARXIU FCB

Assistant coach Tito Vilanova was operated on for a parotid gland problem by doctors at the Barcelona Hospital de la Vall d'Hebron. The operation was concluded satisfactorily and according to plan.

Vilanova will be out of action for between three and four weeks.

In accordance with the patient's wishes, the Club requests the maximum respect for his privacy and the confidentiality of the process.