Pep Guardiola will be missing from the touchline as Manchester City take on Premier League newcomers Sheffield United this weekend. The treble winners have won both of their games so far this seaso…
released on Tuesday read: "Pep Guardiola has today 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.
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