MADRID, 22 Ago. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Catalan coach of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, underwent an “urgent” back operation this Tuesday, due to “extreme pain”, for which the second coach, Juanma Lillo, will lead the team English until after the international break, according to a statement.
“The Manchester City coach had been suffering from severe back pain for some time, and he flew to Barcelona to undergo emergency surgery by Dr. Mireia Illueca. Guardiola will recover and rehabilitate in Barcelona,” the ‘citizen’ team advanced on their website .
In his absence, City’s assistant manager, Juanma Lillo, will go on to “supervise” the first team in training and on the bench during games “until Pep’s return.” “He is expected to return after the next international break”, they predicted from City, who wished him “a speedy recovery” to “see him back soon”.
Thus, the Catalan will miss the Premier League duels against Sheffield United and Fulham, with the match against West Ham on September 16 on the horizon as a possible return to the discipline of the ‘citizen’ first team.