Nou Camp manager returns to hospital.

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The Barcelona boss has reportedly step down after doctors have discovered a relapse of the 44 year old’s cancerous tumour and the Catalan side are already looking to bring in a replacement until the end of the current campaign.

No doubt some will feel that former boss Pep Guardiola will be ready to step into the breach.

Vilanova has experienced an excellent level of success since taking over in the summer. Barcelona have registered 15 wins and a draw from their 16 La Liga matches thus far this season to open a nine point lead over second place Atletico Madrid and a massive 13 point advantage of arch rivals Real Madrid.

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