Barcelona coach Luis Enrique 'to undergo surgery for acute appendicitis'

Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique is reportedly due to undergo surgery today after being sent to hospital with acute appendicitis.

The 44-year-old, who was named as Gerardo Martino's successor last month, is said to have complained of serious discomfort.

According to Mundo Deportivo, doctors discovered that the ex-Celta Vigo coach was suffering with acute appendicitis following a series of tests.

Enrique played for Barca during his career, in which he helped the club clinch two La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey final victories and a Cup Winners' Cup.