After the success against Newcastle (1:0), Pep Guardiola, coach of Manchester City, went to Barcelona, where he underwent emergency surgery.
Pep Guardiola underwent emergency surgery due to back problems
Manchester City have made a good start to the new Premier League season, but Pep Guardiola will miss some time due to health problems.
According to the official website of the “citizen”, Pep Guardiola urgently left for Barcelona, where he underwent an operation on his back after complaining of several pains.
“The Manchester City manager has been suffering from severe back pain for some time and has flown to Barcelona for emergency surgery by Dr Mireia Illueka. The operation was a success and Pep will now recover and rehabilitate in Barcelona.” – it is stated in the official press release of the club.
Pep Guardiola today underwent elective surgery on a back problem.
Everyone at Manchester City wishes Pep a speedy recovery and looks forward to his return to Manchester.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 22, 2023
Guardiola will not be on the bench for the Premier League match against newly promoted Sheffield United due to the operation, with assistant manager Juanma Lillo replacing him.
“In his absence, assistant coach Juanma Lillo will oversee first-team training and bench duties until Pep’s return. He is expected to return after the next international break. Everyone at Manchester City wishes Pep a speedy recovery and looks forward to his return to Manchester soon.”
Source: Hot News
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