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Manchester City released this statement: "Guardiola 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. He is expected to return after the forthcoming international break.
"Everyone at Manchester City wishes Pep a speedy recovery, and look forward to seeing him back in Manchester soon."
What matches will Guardiola miss?
Here is the list of the matches Man City boss Pep Guardiola will miss while he is recovering:
The club say he is expected to return after the international break which would see him back for their league match against West Ham on 16 September.
- 27 August, Premier League vs Sheffield United
- 2 September, Premier League vs Fulham
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