admin Manchester City return to the Premier League to play West Ham United next Saturday, but will manager Pep Guardiola return to the training ground?
The 52-year-old missed Manchester City’s previous two matches, against Sheffield United and Fulham, after undergoing emergency surgery at Barcelona for a back problem at the end of August.
Juanma Lillo , who returned to the Etihad Stadium to become first-team assistant coach in the summer, has been in charge of Manchester City during Guardiola’s absence as the Sky Blues extended their winning start to the season.
Manchester City top the Premier League table with four wins in four games, after beating Burnley, Newcastle, Sheffield United and Fulham in the first month of the season.
Rodri’s late goal gave Manchester City a comfortable 2-1 win at Bramall Lane in Lillo’s first game in charge, before Erling Haaland’s second-half hat-trick gave the Blues the win. Strong 5-1 victory over Fulham.
Guardiola’s side continue their campaign at the London Stadium on Saturday September 16, following the international break.
Manchester City also begin their defense of the Champions League title this month when they host Red Star Belgrade at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday September 19, in their opening Group G match.
Coach Pep Guardiola hopes to be present for both matches, with the Catalan expected to return to the City Football Academy after the international break in September.
Manchester City more It was revealed that the Catalan player underwent successful emergency surgery for a back problem on Tuesday (August 22), just three days after the 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium.
