Overview

• Pep Guardiola underwent emergency back surgery in Barcelona and will miss Manchester City's next two games.
• Guardiola's surgery was successful and he is expected to make a full recovery after the international break.
• Assistant manager Juanma Lillo will take over coaching duties until Guardiola returns.
• Lillo previously served as Guardiola's assistant at Manchester City and they have worked together before.
• Manchester City sits second in the Premier League table and recently won the UEFA Super Cup.