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Ex-Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas withdraws from Dakar Rally after accident leaves him hospitalised

Andre Villas-Boas had to withdraw from the Dakar Rally on Wednesday morning after being taken to hospital.

The former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager hit a dune during the fourth stage of the rally in San Juan de Marcona, Peru, while driving his Toyota Hilux.

That meant the 40-year-old, who most recently managed Shanghai SIPG, had to be hospitalised.

Andre Villas-Boas had to withdraw from the Dakar Rally after a crash on Wednesday morning
Andre Villas-Boas had to withdraw from the Dakar Rally after a crash on Wednesday morning
The former Chelsea manager (right) was competing in the event for the first time this year
The former Chelsea manager (right) was competing in the event for the first time this year

'Andre was taken to the hospital with a back injury.