Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has rejoined the team after a successful emergency procedure in Barcelona for “severe back pain.”.
Post-surgery, Guardiola is back.
failed to defeat Fulham and Sheff Utd.
Prepares the team for their trip to West Ham.
The Spaniard was all smiles as he took charge of practice after his team returned from international duty to get ready for their trip to a West Ham side that was in excellent form.
Saturday will mark Guardiola’s return to the City bench after he missed the previous two contests due to an urgent back procedure.
THE GENERAL PERSPECTIVE: City will be happy to have their boss back.
Despite having to overcome some challenging situations against recently promoted Sheffield United and taking advantage of some absurd officiating at home to Fulham, they managed to earn all six points in their two games while playing under interim manager Juanma Lillo.
Guardiola’s back issues may have subsided, but West Ham, another fast-moving team, will be looking to put the City manager through some discomfort when the two teams square off on Saturday at the London Stadium.
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CHECK THIS OUT: Date of Pep Guardiola’s return to Manchester City following urgent surgery.
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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