Carlo Ancelotti is expected to take a year off after being sacked by Real Madrid.
The Italian was dismissed by Real yesterday.
Ancelotti admits he needs surgery and will travel to Vancouver for the operation.
"I will have the operation in Vancouver, Canada, where I have already got a house with my wife. I will rest, between Madrid and Canada. Because the two years at Real have been very tough," he said.
"I have to have an operation because of my cervical stenosis. For some time, it has been affecting my hands and if I lose any more time, it could pass into legs, so I have an appointment for surgery."