Pep Guardiola is on the flank. On Tuesday, Manchester City announced that their coach has undergone emergency surgery. “Pep Guardiola underwent routine surgery today for a back problem. The Manchester City manager had been suffering from severe back pain for some time and traveled to Barcelona to undergo emergency surgery by Dr Mireia Illueca. The operation was successful and Pep will now recover and rehabilitate at Barcelona. In his absence, assistant manager Juanma Lillo will oversee first-team training on the pitch and take over bench duties until Pep returns. »
The Skyblues have also clarified that the Spanish coach’s return is expected after the upcoming international break in September. Despite his time playing billiards, Pep Guardiola obviously remains concerned with the life of his group and his club. Communication is not broken with his staff and his players. Same thing with his leaders with whom he is advancing hand in hand to complete the summer transfer window and find a replacement following the injury of Kevin De Bruyne. While everything seemed to be concluded for the recruitment of Lucas Paqueta, everything has been called into question due to the suspicions hanging over the Brazilian concerned by suspicious matches and bets.
Guardiola adores Matheus Nunes for a very long time
Enough to give Guardiola headaches. The Paqueta track ruled out, the residents of the Etihad Stadium went back in search of reinforcement. Yesterday, the English press cited the name of Eberechi Eze. Crystal Palace are asking just over 80 million euros for their player under contract until 2025. But he is not the only player followed by the Citizens. This Thursday, The Sun explains that the coach of the 2023 European champions has a different target in mind. His priority is called Matheus Nunes. Sport confirms and talks about it as the last “capriceby Guardiola.
Indeed, the Wolverhampton player has a profile that appeals a lot to the Iberian coach. “He is one of the best players in the world”, has also confided about him Guardiola when the midfielder played at Sporting CP. For this reason, Man City listened to their manager and went on the offensive with a proposal of just over 58 million euros according to The Sun. The Wolves expect much more for the 24-year-old Portuguese (born in Brazil, editor’s note). Indeed, they want at least 80 million euros for their player. Wolverhampton will not sell him off, especially since the English team knows that City were ready to put more than 100 million euros for Lucas Paqueta. Pep Guardiola’s worries are not over.
