Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is set to miss his team’s next two Premier League matches after having minor back surgery.In a statement, the club said .
Guardiola, 52, had been suffering with severe back pain and travelled to Barcelona for an “emergency” operation.
City travel to Sheffield United on Sunday and host Fulham on 2 September at Etihad Stadium.Guardiola is expected to return to duty after the international break.
The Club’s statement reads, “Pep Guardiola has today undergone a routine operation on a back problem.
“The Manchester City boss has been suffering with severe back pain for some time lately, and flew out to Barcelona for emergency surgery performed by Dr Mireia Illueca. The surgery was a success, and Pep will now recover and rehabilitate in Barcelona.
‘In his absence, assistant manager Juanma Lillo will oversee coaching of the first team on the training field and will assume duties on the touchline until Pep’s return. He is expected to return after the forthcoming international break.
Everyone at Manchester City wishes Pep a speedy recovery, and look forward to seeing him back in Manchester soon.
