Soccer: Mihajlovic says he wants to 'get in first' as cancer returns

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 28 - Bologna boss Sinisa Mihajlovic said "I want to get in first this time" in announcing that his leukemia has returned despite a bone marrow transplant at the weekend.
    "My recovery after the transplant was excellent, but unfortunately these illnesses are sneaky bastards," said the 53-year-old former Roma, Sampdoria, Lazio and Inter defender and former Catania, Sampodria, Serbia, Torino and AC Milan manager.
    "There have been some alarm bells from my latest tests and there could be the risk of a recurrence. To stop that happening I'll have to do a course of therapy that can nip any negative hypothesis in the bud. This time I won't do a slide tackle on an opponent who is heading for goal, but I'll get in first to stop him setting off".
    Mihajlovic, who first first revealed he had leukemia in 2019, said he is starting treatment this week.
    "We'll give leukemia another lesson," said the Serbia great, adding that "this time I'm not going to cry, I know what to do".
    Mihajlovic's former clubs Roma, Milan, Lazio and others sent messages of sympathy and encouragement saying "Forza Sinisa" and "never give up", as did many politicians. (ANSA).