Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has undergone a routine minor operation on his back, the club has confirmed.
Guardiola has been suffering from severe back pain for sometime now which has prompted him to fly to Barcelona to undergo the operation.
He is currently recovering in Barcelona and will return to coaching duties after the international break.
“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,” the club said in a press release.
“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.”
The Spaniard is now expected to miss two Premier League games for City. The Citizens, who currently sit second on the Premier League log after just two games will visit Sheffield United this weekend before hosting Fulham at Etihad on September 2nd.
City won their first trophy of the current season a fortnight ago when they lifted the UEFA Super Cup for the first time in the Club’s history.
Guardiola’s team came back from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes, before defeating Sevilla 5-4 in the penalty shoot-out in Athens to win that trophy.
