Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will be out until the international break after undergoing emergency surgery for “severe” back pain.
Guardiola underwent sudden surgery Must undergo recovery at Barcelona Absent from training Man City until the international break
WHAT HAPPENED? Guardiola has been battling pain in his back for a long time, and flew to Barcelona after City’s latest Premier League win over Newcastle to undergo “emergency surgery”. The 52-year-old will now be ruled out for the club’s next two matches against Sheffield United and Fulham, with assistant Junma Lilo taking the reins of the first team in his absence.
WHAT DID THEY SAY: City released an official statement confirming the news on Tuesday, which read: “Pep Guardiola today underwent routine surgery on a back problem. The Manchester City boss has been suffering from severe back pain for some time recently, and flew to Barcelona to have emergency surgery carried out. by Dr Mireia Illueca The operation was a success, and Pep will now undergo recovery and rehabilitation in Barcelona.
“In his absence, assistant manager Juanma Lillo will oversee first-team coaching on the training pitch and will assume duties on the touchline until Pep returns. He is expected back after the upcoming international break. Everyone at Manchester City wishes Pep a speedy recovery, and wishes can see him back in Manchester soon.”
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HOPE TO RETURN: City fans hope Guardiola’s recovery goes well so he can return to the sidelines as soon as possible. He has overseen an impeccable start to the 2023/24 season, with the treble winner adding the UEFA Super Cup to their trophy haul between wins over Burnley and Newcastle in their opening two Premier League games.
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WHAT IS NEXT? City will travel to Sheffield United this weekend, six days before the meeting with Fulham at the Etihad Stadium. Guardiola is scheduled to return to his club duties ahead of City’s clash with West Ham at the London Stadium on September 16.
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