Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, will be absent from the next two Premier League games after undergoing a minor back surgery in Barcelona.

The club in a statement on its website said Pep had been suffering with severe back pain recently.

He is expected to miss the Premier League games against Sheffield United and Fulham, but is expected back in action after the September International Break.

In Pep Guardiola’s absence, assistant manager Juanma Lillo will oversee coaching of the first time on the training field and on the pitch for the 2 league matches.