The news about Tito needing to take some time off from coaching to treat his cancer medical problem caught us all by surprise. Nevertheless, we all need to root for Tito. At the same time, we also need to root for Barça. This is a tough situation for the club but it’s not the first time. Barça went through this before during Cruyff and came out as winners and nothing should change that as these current players strive to win titles this season.
Barça’s Tito is going to take some time off to deal with his medical condition. It is a dangerous condition. Cancer is one of those words where you really stop in your tracks whenever you hear it being uttered by anyone. We all are worried about Tito and his health. This is a serious medical problem that unfortunately Tito has to face again. Everyone will be and should be rooting for Tito to beat this again. It doesn’t matter how long it takes. What’s important is that he beats it and is fully recovered for his and his family’s sake. Football is secondary.
Nevertheless, us Cules still love our football and the show must go on. The club did the right thing by allowing Tito’s right hand man, Jordi Roura, to take over in the meantime. There was no need to start panicking and hire another manager such as Pep or Luis Enrique. This is still Tito’s team and unless otherwise, it will be his team when he returns in six weeks if the medical predictions go through. Tito still needs to take his time with his recovery and not rush it.
As for Jordi Roura; I highly doubt this is how he envisioned managing Barça someday. With that said, he is now the man in charge. Fortunately for him, he’s not the first to take the hot seat following the manager’s illness. Back in the 1990-1991 season, Johan Cruyff had to undergo an emergency procedure on his heart that ruled him out for the remainder of the season. His right hand man, and also club legend, Carles Rexach took over in February and took the team all the way to the league title. Just like today’s team, that team back then were also league leaders after 16 matches and never relinquished their spot atop of the standings.
This is not the time to panic and lose hope. The team is full of players who are also leaders so I don’t expect a dip in performance from this bunch. This players will want to win for Tito. This is the time when the team needs its supporters. This is when we need to show our love and support for the club more than ever. This club has been in a similar position before and overcame the difficult situation. It won’t be easy without the watchful eyes of Tito but the leaders on this team won’t squander this great lead that they have over Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid. We still must support them and this is a stern reminder that no one is invincible so don’t put off seeing your doctor or changing your diet or unhealthy lifestyle. Life is too short to throw it away, especially when you’re a Barça fan and have many reasons to follow what this team is on the cusp of accomplishing.
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