Guardiola back on line for Man City after back operation

Pep Guardiola has returned to Manchester City after undergoing a back operation.

𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂: Pep Guardiola is back. pic.twitter.com/qDFiTVOVui

— City Report (@cityreport_) September 13, 2023

The club confirmed his return on Wednesday and Guardiola will undertake his duties after 3 weeks of absence.

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Assistant coach Juanma Lillo stepped in as a replacement while the 52-year-old was in Spain for the procedure.

While he was away, City did not show any signs of stopping as they beat both Sheffield United and Fulham to maintain their 100% start to the new campaign. The Citizens sit on top of the table with the full 12 points out of the possible 12 and are the only team to do so.

Following an international break, Premier League action returns this weekend and the defending champions face David Moyes’ West Ham away from home on Saturday.