Pep Guardiola operated in emergency

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By: Manu Tournoux

This Tuesday, the Manchester City coach underwent back surgery. He will be out of action until the end of the international break

Suffering from severe persistent back pain, Pep Guardiola had to join Barcelona. The coach of the last Champions League winner underwent emergency surgery by Dr. Mireia Illueca to remedy his health problems.

“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. Pep’s return is expected after the next international break. Everyone at Manchester City wishes Pep a speedy recovery and looks forward to seeing him back in Manchester soon.”can we read in a press release published on the Citizens website.

During his absence, the 52-year-old Spanish technician who has just been fined by a police officer, will miss two Premier League matches. The one against Sheffield United, Sunday at 3 p.m., and another against Fulham on September 2 at 4 p.m.

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