Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola will miss his team’s next two games after having “emergency surgery” on his back.
The club said the Spaniard has flown to Barcelona for the operation.
Assistant manager Juanma Lillo taking charge of the team’s games against Sheffield United and Fulham.
The club said in a statement:
“Pep Guardiola has today (Tuesday) undergone a routine operation on a back problem.
“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.
“Everyone at Manchester City wishes Pep a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back in Manchester soon.”
