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Pep Guardiola, Manchester City coach, is set to miss his team’s next two English Premier League (EPL) matches after undergoing back surgery.
In a statement on Tuesday, the club disclosed that Guardiola, 52, had a routine procedure in Barcelona to address “severe back pain”.
The statement added that the Spanish gaffer is “expected” back after the international break on September 16.
Guardiola will miss City’s next two games, which are against Sheffield United and Fulham and will be replaced on the touchline by Juanma Lillo, his assistant.
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“Pep Guardiola has today undergone a routine operation on a back problem,” the statement reads.
“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.”
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The treble-winning coach is expected to be back in time for Man City’s EPL match at West Ham United on September 16.
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