Recovering Vilanova set for return to Barca training pitch

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova will take training today for the first time since undergoing treatment for cancer in the United States, his assistant Jordi Roura has confirmed.

Roura, who has been in charge of the team in Vilanova’s absence, said at a press conference that Vilanova would not attend tomorrow’s Primera Division match away to Celta Vigo.