- the Man City coach taking charge in Guardiola's absence

As Pep Guardiola recovers from back surgery, learn all about the man who'll take his place in the Manchester City dugout

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will be absent from his side’s next two Premier League games following his back surgery, with Juanma Lillo set to fill the dugout in his place.

Lillo replaced Mikel Arteta at City in 2020 when the latter left to take the vacant manager's role at Arsenal. However, before this Lillo had also taken roles as the head coach of some pretty notable sides. Remarkably, Lillo began his managerial career at his local club Amaroz KE at just 16 years of age in 1981 before moving on to Tercera División side Tolosa FC four years later.

Following failed spells at Real Oviedo, Tenerife and Real Zaragoza, Lillo took time off to work as a commentator for Spanish broadcaster Antena 3 during the 2002 FIFA World Cup. His final permanent coaching role in Spain came in 2009 when he replaced Hugo Sánchez at Almería. Lillo guided the club to 13th spot, away from the relegation zone.

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