Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, is anticipated to return to the City Football Academy this week following a break from the team.
Since returning to Catalonia last month for urgent back surgery, Guardiola has missed Manchester City’s victories in the Premier League over Sheffield United and Fulham.
Three days after a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United, the 52-year-old underwent surgery, which was done in Barcelona by Dr. Mireia Illueca.
Juanma Lillo, the assistant manager for Manchester City, managed the treble-winning team in Guardiola’s absence after returning to the Etihad Stadium from Qatari side Al-Sadd in the summer.
As Manchester City extended their winning streak in the Premier League to four games, Lillo oversaw victories against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane and Fulham at the Etihad Stadium.
A late goal from Rodri gave the Sky Blues a thrilling victory in South Yorkshire, while Erling Haaland’s seventh hat-trick for Manchester City gave the treble winners a decisive 5-1 victory over Fulham.
On Saturday at the London Stadium, Manchester City will play its first game since a three-game absence against West Ham United.
The Hammers, one of four teams with 10 points after four games, have already defeated Chelsea and Brighton this season.
Guardiola’s side has won on just one of their previous four trips to the London Stadium, while David Moyes’ squad hasn’t defeated the Blues in the Premier League since 2015.
According to Jack Gaughan, Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, will be in charge for this weekend’s match in east London.
The 52-year-old is anticipated to arrive in the country on Wednesday.
After the September international break and three weeks following back surgery, Guardiola was supposed to make his comeback.
Prior to upcoming Premier League and UEFA Champions League games, members of the first-team squad are also reportedly scheduled to arrive back at the City Football Academy on Wednesday after serving on international duty.
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