Premier League: Man City's Pep Guardiola undergoes emergency back surgery
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has undergone emergency surgery on a back problem and isn't expected to take charge of the English Premier League champion for another month at least
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Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager celebrates with the UEFA Champions League 2022-23 trophy. Photo: Twitter
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has undergone emergency surgery on a back problem and isn't expected to take charge of the English Premier League champion for another month at least, the club said on Tuesday.
City said Guardiola has been suffering with severe back pain for some time and decided to have an operation in Barcelona, where he will spend time recovering. The surgery was successful, the club said.
His assistant, Juanma Lillo, will take over Guardiola's duties in the meantime.
Pep Guardiola has today undergone a routine operation on a back problem.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 22, 2023
Everyone at Manchester City wishes Pep a speedy recovery, and look forward to seeing him back in Manchester soon.
City has league games against Sheffield United and Fulham before the club season pauses for two weeks for international matches.
City's first game back is against West Ham on Sept. 16.
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First Published: Aug 22 2023 | 7:04 PM IST