Guardiola Undergoes Emergency Back Surgery, Will Miss Next Two Manchester City Games
- 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.